Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has cautioned native doctors in the state against using rivers and streams for ritual practices, warning that such actions pose serious health risks to the public.
READ ALSO: Soludo dismisses budget padding allegation
The governor made the remarks while addressing members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Awka, where he stressed the importance of protecting water sources that serve communities for drinking, cooking, and other household uses.
He advised traditional practitioners to adopt safer alternatives that do not contaminate the environment, such as performing rituals using containers filled with water instead of polluting public water bodies.
His warning follows a series of clampdowns on criminal elements among native doctors in the state. While some have raised concerns about the arrests targeting traditional religion, the governor clarified that his administration’s efforts are focused on curbing fraud and exploitation by those who deceive people with promises of overnight riches.
The governor also warned young people against falling for such deceit, noting that many youths have ended up in prison overseas due to involvement in drug trafficking schemes encouraged by false assurances of quick wealth.
He stressed that no native doctor can provide wealth without effort and that success only comes through determination, discipline, and genuine hard work.
Soludo called on families and community leaders to instill strong values in their children and guide them away from illicit activities, urging collective action to protect the future of the state.
