A prominent chieftain in Aniocha North Local Government Area, Chief Michael Odiakosa, has condemned the rising trend of cultism in the region, asserting that it is not part of the Enuani cultural heritage.
In a recent post on his Facebook page, Chief Odiakosa emphasised that cultism should not be confused with the traditional way of life in the Enuani enclave.
“Cultism is not our culture,” Odiakosa stressed, urging people not to blur the lines between culture and cultism. He clarified that involvement in cult activities is a personal choice and cannot be attributed to the culture of the Enuani people.
The chief called on the youth to steer clear of cultism and advised parents to be proactive in guiding their children away from such harmful social vices.
Supporting this stance, another traditional custodian, Chief Douglas Okafor, told The Pointer that cultism has never yielded any positive outcomes but instead brings chaos and confusion to those involved.
He further appealed to the state government to enact stricter laws to prevent youths from indulging in such vices, stressing that the sooner young people distance themselves from cultism, the better the future will be for Nigeria.
In recent developments, a vigilante group in the Aniofu community successfully thwarted an initiation ceremony of an unnamed cult group, as reported during the time of filing.
The growing incidence of killings, kidnappings, and robberies in the Aniocha North Local Government Area has been linked to cult-related activities.
