Ritual Killings In Africa Must Stop

Following the reported rise in ritual killings during satanic rituals in various parts of Africa, particularly Nigeria in order to obtain political positions, economic and social power and the collusion of top ranking government officials, Freedom and Justice International, Inc. is calling for multilateral effort to stop the practice.

It has been reported that prior to the general election in April 19, 2003 in Nigeria, President Obasanjos brother-in-law Chief Chris Uba and others including governorship candidate Dr. Chris Ngige went to a native shrine called Ulasi Okija in Anambra State, Nigeria. It has been reported that satanic rituals were performed at the shrine, which includes:

•   Some participants reportedly appeared naked and barely naked.
•   Report that human being may have been slaughtered and deposited into a coffin during the ritual.
•   Report of some participants kissing dead bodies
•   Swearing oath of obedience to secret cult and adherence to sharp practices
•   These satanic rituals reportedly form part of the prerequisite to obtain political positions, economic and social power.

In December 17, 2003, another Nigerian State Governor, Reverend Jolly Nyame of Taraba State cried out before a crowded church in Jalingo that a mafia had sacrificed a virgin girl for ritual in the fetish bid to seek control of his state.

These reports are disturbing and are said to be common practice in many African countries till this day. Unfortunately, the African legal system has persistently proved incapable of investigating and executing justice when corrupt bureaucrats and prominent individuals are involved.

The case of Nigerias Governor Chris Ngige and his former political godfather Mr. Chief Chris Uba is an eye opener. It was reported that upon assuming office Governor Ngige reneged on his oath to be obedient to the secret cult, Chief Uba organized over 200 heavily armed policemen who abducted the governor from his office on July 30, 2003. It has to be noted that President Obasanjo is related to Mr. Chris Uba family by marriage. It has to be noted also that President Obasanjo controls the entire police force and legal system in Nigeria. Nigeria government officials have been quoted referring to the abduction and assault of a state chief executive as a family affair" warranting no criminal investigation or the involvement of the justice system.

In the past, President Obasanjo had called on African community to employ local fetish traditional methods such as ekpe, ogun, oshun, and other dangerous (ancient) practices to fight apartheid.

Recently, there have been rising cases of unsolved assassinations in Nigeria, some of which the Nigerian police classify as 'politically motivated. It is still unknown whether those are part of the fetish rituals to gain political power in line with Obasanjos doctrine of 'home-grown democracy.

Some Nigeria-born journalists had escaped to the United States alleging threat to their life by secret gang squad after publishing newspaper articles critical of government in Nigeria.

It appears that brutal thugs who have cornered the resources of Nigeria are currently wrecking tremendous havoc on the hopeless and defenseless masses. Life is continuously becoming very dangerous to both highs and lows and democracy is in imminent danger.

Therefore, after a cursory look at the various issues Freedom and Justice International states unequivocally as follows:

•   Government should as a matter of urgency conduct full investigation into all cases of ritual killings with a view to bringing those involved to justice.
•   Government should pass legislation banning any individual who have either been linked or has been indicted in ritual killing from holding public office.
•   Government should conduct public awareness campaign to educate politicians and others against killing for ritual purposes as such negate the intent and purposes of a democratic society.
•   Government must monitor the activities of the shrine keepers to ensure that human rights are protected.
•   Government must unequivocally make it clear that ritual killing does not form part of President Obasanjos doctrine of 'home-grown democracy.

The world is now one global family and we are alerting the civilized global community that the same forces, resources, and methods used to abolish satanic practices in their society many centuries ago should be used again today. If satanic and official corrupt practices are eliminated in Nigeria, other African nations will fall in line.

The interest of the free world in Africa apart from steady flow of the very important oil and other natural wealth must include genuine practice of civility, true democracy and equitable investment of the money on its people.

Long live mother Africa. May God Continue to Guide Europe & Abundantly Bless America.

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