By Leshi Adebayo
As a part of the first speech of Oba Tsola Emiko, Atunwase III during his coronation on Saturday, the King deemed it fit to settle unresolved matters.
According to Premium Times, the new king used the occasion to reverse a curse placed on the federal government by Olu Erejuwa II, who was deposed by the National Council of the Nigerian and the Cameroons (NCNC)- led regional government in 1964 even though the king was reinstated 2 years after.
He said, “While not seeking to reopen old wounds, it is pertinent to recall the fact that following the grave injustice meted out to Olu Erejuwa II, he visited his royal majesty, Oba Akenzua II of Benin, and recounted his ordeal.”
“In a reaction, a curse was placed on the land by both of them. It is not recorded that Olu Erejuwa II reversed the curse over the land. Neither is it recorded that Oba Akenzua II did the same. Most probably, the issue was never revisited. As a firm believer in the intricate interconnectedness between the spiritual and the manifestation in the physical, it is our firm belief that the matter needs to be addressed,” he continued
He continued his declaration by saying, “As the spiritual, cultural, political, and traditional ruler of this land, I, Oghiame, Atunwase III, the 21st Olu of Warri, I hereby reverse the curse placed on the land. In its place, I release forgiveness and healing to the federal government of Nigeria whose might was used to propagate that offence and I decree unprecedented and uncommon peace, progress, prosperity, development upon this land.
The Atunwase III commanded, “I bring down the government of heaven onto this land and I direct it to flow as a force that can neither be sabotaged, slowed, nor stopped. It goes out as a strong ripple effect emanating from this kingdom to the rest of the Niger Delta, to the rest of the Nigerian nation, and even the African continent.
Therefore, he declared, “We boldly declare that the kingdom of Warri has become the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ and he shall reign forever and ever.”
Source: Premium Times
