The Global Council for Ifa Faith, on Sunday, referred to as for warning in opposition to fake statements made on social media relating to slavery in worn Yoruba historical past.
ICIR, in a remark by way of its President, Fayemi Fakayode, in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo Condition, mentioned that unsuitable assertions about Yoruba tradition and custom should be corrected to ban them from negatively influencing more youthful generations of the tribe.
He mentioned, “We’re issuing this remark to handle the grossly deceptive, fake and destructive statements made by way of Erelu Lola Ayorinde on numerous social media platforms and in interviews.
“Her chronic assertions that the Yoruba race inspired slavery aren’t best traditionally faulty and fake but additionally perpetuate destructive stereotypes, destructive the popularity of the Yoruba folk.
“She has consistently misrepresented her heritage, making false claims of connections to various Yoruba deities, including Sango and Ifa. Her actions constitute a gross manipulation of history, culture and historical facts, with the potential to mislead unsuspecting members of the public.”
Fakayode recommended the nation to behavior extra analysis at the historical past of worn Yoruba.
He added, “We urge the nation to workout last warning and demanding desirous about her statements, as they’re fake, unfounded, deceptive and don’t replicate the values and traditions of the Yoruba folk.
“We will not stand idle and watch while misinformation and deceit are spread by anybody, and we are committed to preserving the truth, cultural integrity and dignity of the Yoruba race.”
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