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Anambra State Government has refuted reports making rounds that Governor Chukwuma Soludo had declared war on all native doctors in the state.
Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor in a statement said the governor rather declared war on fake and devilish native doctors involved in criminal activities.
He said recent investigations of native doctors in Southeast had uncovered shocking revelations that reflected what the Governor was saying.
The statement reads, “For the sake of the unsuspecting public, I want to address the recent disinformation generated in some desperate quarters over Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s stance on native doctors.
“To set the record straight, Governor Soludo never declared war on all native doctors, but rather on fake and devilish native doctors involved in criminal activities.
“Concerned individuals and organisations have been investigating native doctors in the South East and uncovered shocking revelations that reflect what Governor Soludo is saying.
“Some native doctors are involved in preparing charms for kidnappers and armed robbers and are believed to be involved in evil practices that may not exclude human sacrifices for money and protection.
“These diabolical rituals have given rise to Ego Mbute, Oke-Ite and Yahoo Plus as well as idolatry, making a speedy return to Igbo socio-cultural life.
Governor Soludo, out of a sense of responsibility and responsiveness, has moved to root such diabolical and evil practices out, which have nothing to do with genuine traditional medicine or native doctors who are truly serving God and humanity.
“Governor overnor Soludo has, therefore, emphasised the need to expose and deal decisively with native doctors aiding criminality, those promoting some esoteric practices alien to the Igbo culture of integrity, hard work, morality, and fear of God.
“His stance is not a blanket condemnation of traditional medicine or all native doctors but a targeted effort to root out those using so-called spiritual powers for criminal activities. They are misleading the youths and will turn the state into a soulless society if not stopped.
“The way forward requires greater clarity and understanding. We must recognise that not all native doctors are involved in criminal activities and that traditional medicine has a rich cultural heritage. So those genuinely practicing the trade have nothing to fear from Governor Soludo’s declaration.
“However, as we also acknowledge that fake native doctors are involved in criminal activities, they must be exposed and brought to justice as a way of sanitising the practice, rooting our criminality and preserving the state.
“The Governor implores Ndi Anambra to work together with the government to root out criminality and promote and uphold the culture of respect for human life, integrity, morality, hard work, and fear of God for which Ndi Anambra in particular and Ndi Igbo in general are reputed.
“Security is everybody’s business, and not that of government alone. So, if you see something, hear something, say something!”
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