A renowned vodoo priest, Hunor Gbeti Nudzor, has cautioned the public against the spiritual use of common household items such as Maggi cubes, pepper, salt, and onions, warning that such practices do not offer protection and may rather result in harm.
Hunor Gbeti Nudzor made the statement on the airwaves of Fafaa 100.3 FM while commenting on a reported case involving a woman, Madam Ete Fometu, from Avadre, in the Akatsi South District of the Volta Region, who allegedly buried a charm at the entrance of her husband’s home. The woman reportedly claimed the act was intended to prevent her husband from marrying another wife.
According to the fetish priest, the use of such household items for spiritual purposes, particularly in matters relating to marriage, is misguided and ineffective. He stated that these items are incapable of providing spiritual protection and may instead bring negative consequences.
“Maggi cubes, pepper, salt, and onions cannot protect a marriage. They do not bring good results; rather, they can bring harm,” he said.
He further explained that when such items are used in spiritual rituals, the intended target may not necessarily be affected if the individual’s spirit does not accept the act. However, he warned that unintended consequences could occur, potentially affecting relatives or innocent persons connected to the situation.
Hunor Gbeti Nudzor described such practices as unpredictable and cautioned that anyone who comes into contact with the items—whether by touching, consuming, or unknowingly interacting with them—could be affected. He advised the public to avoid resorting to such methods in resolving personal or marital issues.
In the reported case, the woman’s daughter has reportedly fallen seriously ill, a development that some persons investigating the matter have linked to the alleged ritual. The child’s father has reportedly accused his wife of causing the illness through the act. The Duamenefa Foundation has since initiated investigations into the matter to determine the facts and ensure appropriate intervention.
The foundation also engaged a man, identified as Kofi Gede, who reportedly admitted to performing a ritual after Madam Fometu approached him over challenges in her marriage. According to the foundation, his explanations contained inconsistencies, making it difficult to establish the exact nature of the actions taken.
The situation has sparked concern among community members, with calls for caution in seeking spiritual solutions to domestic issues. Some local leaders have also urged the public to be mindful of the risks associated with certain traditional practices.
In response, the Duamenefa Foundation, in collaboration with Fafaa 100.3 FM, led by its executive president and CEO, Mr. Emmanuel Ketaman Evortepe, has assured the public of its commitment to engaging relevant authorities and traditional leaders to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the affected child and prevent similar incidents.
Hunor Gbeti Nudzor advised couples facing marital challenges to pursue constructive solutions such as dialogue, counselling, and guidance from credible and responsible sources, rather than relying on rituals that may cause harm.
He concluded by urging the public to be wary of claims that everyday household items can be used for spiritual protection in marriage, describing such practices as dangerous and misleading.
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By Hutor Dziwornu
Fafaa 100.3 FM, Dzodze