The Ogboni Aborigine Fraternity Worldwide has appealed to governments at all levels for approval to practise traditional medicine.

Chairman of the fraternity, Oba Jacob Orisamika, made the appeal during the end-of-the-year prayers held at Igbemo-Ekiti in Irepodun/Ifelodun LGA of Ekiti on Sunday.

Mr Orisamika said the fraternity organised the prayers to seek long life, prosperity, and unity for its members worldwide.

He described Ogboni Aborigin as a fraternity that stands for peace, unity and development of members without discrimination.

“Governments at (different) levels are aware of our fraternity, but we need their support so that we too can be recognised like Christianity and Islam. 

“We also need the government’s approval for us to engage in traditional medicine, as we don’t want to be hindered from practising our traditional and spiritual gifts.

“We wish to improve medical practices and curb insecurity in Nigeria through our traditional gifts and powers,” said Mr Orisamika.

Also, the Aare of Ogboni Aborigine in Ekiti, Idowu Adesina, said that the fraternity was working round the clock to ensure unity among members and that no member indulged in unwholesome acts.

Mr Adesina said the fraternity was repositioned to promote Nigeria’s growth and development.

“We are ready to put our house in order by doing the right thing and working with the government to enhance the growth and development of the country.

“We want Nigerians to be enlightened that the Ogboni Aborigine fraternity is the only truthful, honest and united group; any other fraternity is mere occultic society,” Mr Adesina added.

Mr Adesina urged Nigerians not to be hostile to members of the fraternity, saying that they were peace-loving and kind-hearted people.

Also speaking, the fraternity’s Olori Apenna and Oluwo Alakoso, chiefs Kazeem Suleiman and Olowookere Ifalaye, commended the leaders for organising prayers for members and the state.

(NAN)