I Went To Ooni’s Palace & Was Teargassed For Refusing To Take Part In Rituals Of The Palace -Sowore

I Went To Ooni’s Palace & Was Teargassed For Refusing To Take Part In Rituals Of The Palace -Sowore

Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the AAC, has stated that he does not seek endorsements from traditional rulers

In an interview with News Central TV, Sowore said the last time he visited the Ooni of Ife’s palace, he was teargassed inside the palace after refusing to participate in the palace rituals.

Sowore said he does not believe traditional rulers should be involved in politics. He stated that they should focus on cultural matters. He added that he holds the same view about religious leaders, saying they should also avoid getting involved in politics.

In Sowore’s words: “I don’t go to traditional rulers for endorsement, I go to people. You know my story with all these traditional rulers. The last time I went to the Ooni’s palace I was teargassed inside the palace because I refused to participate in the palace rituals. So I don’t believe in traditional rulers, I think traditional rulers should stay on the cultural side of things and don’t get involved in politics”