A Nigerian Catholic priest, Fr. Angelo Chidi Unegbu, has questioned the difference between tithing and the controversial traditional money ritual practice known as “Oke-Ite”.
The priest raised the question in a post to his followers following recent crackdowns on native doctors and individuals allegedly involved in the practice.
He wrote:
“There are two brothers seeking financial breakthrough. One sows a ‘provoking seed’ of ₦1 million to a pastor. The other also pays ₦1 million for nnekwu Oke-Ite to a native priest.
What is the difference between the two? Who among them committed a crime, if any? Or did both commit a crime? Give reasons. JAMB question.”
The priest’s statement has since sparked discussion on the similarities and differences between religious offerings and traditional ritual practices.