Soludo Condemns Ritual Pollution, Warns Native Doctors Against Contaminating Anambra Waterways
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has issued a strong warning against the pollution of rivers and streams by native doctors performing ritual practices across the state.
The governor expressed his concerns during an address to All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) members in Awka on Thursday.
Governor Soludo decried the contamination of vital water sources under the guise of traditional rituals, stating that such practices threaten public health and undermine the community’s wellbeing.
“Stop poisoning our rivers and streams in the name of ‘Odinani’ (tradition). Many of our people depend on these waters for drinking and cooking. Polluted water spreads disease and suffering,” Soludo warned.
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He advised traditionalists to adopt safer methods:
“If you must perform rituals, use a container, fill a bucket with water and carry out your activities there. But do not endanger the lives of others.”
Soludo’s remarks come amid a crackdown on criminal native doctors, some of whom have been accused of fraud and exploitation.
The governor clarified that his administration is not against spiritual practices but is targeting those who manipulate and deceive the public, particularly the youth.
“These fake native doctors make false promises of overnight riches. They are leading our youth down a dangerous path,” he said.
Soludo condemned the alarming trend of young Anambra citizens being misled into drug trafficking, believing in so-called invisible charms that evade airport scanners.
“Visit Indonesia, many on death row for drug crimes are from Anambra. These lies have devastating consequences,” he said.
The governor called for a renewed focus on discipline, hard work, and value-driven upbringing, urging families to reject shortcuts and fraud.
“We must protect our future by nurturing our children with honesty, diligence, and a strong moral compass,” he concluded.
