The Government of Anambra State has demolished the popular “Olulu Eke Deity” in Ekwulobia to pave way for the construction of a flyover at the town’s roundabout.
The demolition is coming after Governor Soludo had previously threatened to remove the deity, which was met with resistance from worshippers.
The Udo Olulu Eke is a deity that is significantly reverred among worshippers in Ekwulobia and the surrounding area of Aguata.
The Chief priest of Udo Olulu Eke Ekwulobia, known as Okenye (the Ancient One), while challenging the government’s intentions, argued that if Governor Soludo believed the government owned the site of Udo Olulu Eke in Ekwulobia, then he should not attempt to destroy or remove it without following due process.
The Chief Priest emphasized the potential repercussions that the forceful demolition may have and disclosed that he was merely delivering a message as instructed.
In the video of the demolition, the driver of the caterpillar operating the machinery could be dropping a kola nut on the ground as a sign of respect to the deity before he could proceed.
