From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
The Ancient Religion Societies of African Descendants International Council (ARSADIC), has called on President Bola Tinubu, to prevent religious crisis in Kwara State from leading to war.
The President of ARSADIC, Ifagbenusola Atanda, who doubles as Asiwaju-Awo Agbaye, at a press conference in Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Tuesday, said every religion should be allowed to practice in line with their belief.
He said the elder council of ancient religion condemned the imbroglio that characterized the worship of Osun in Kwara, noting that religious right is guaranteed under the constitution.
“We the elders condemn the action in Kwara. We want to call on the president to take an urgent step and prevent religious war.
“The president should rise to the situation and call on the police to wade into action. We urge the president to prevail on the IGP to investigate the matter and warn the Kwara Commissioner of Police against bias.
“The traditionalists are worshipping God in the way our forefathers left for us. The founding fathers presented the Ogboni fraternity to achieve independence. The president should intervene and avoid clashes.
“The IGP should investigate. We have laws that permit religion of worship. If Kwara is still in Nigeria, everybody should be allowed to worship the religion of his or her choice.
“We want success for the president. That is why we are appealing to the president. We know that Tinubu is capable,” Atanda said.
Speaking on the action of some traditional rulers against the Isese festival, Atanda said, “Any king who is not ready to be a custodian of culture and tourism should reject the position.”