The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has cautioned Nigerian youths to ignore money rituals.
He said youths who believe that they could become wealthy by killing people or stealing female underwear for ritual purposes, should be ready for punishment.
He added that the behavior was abominable and not something Benin associates with.
The monarch interceded for Nigeria and her leaders and urged politicians and youths to shun acts that could undermine free, fair and credible elections in 2019.
The Oba also warned politicians to stay away from violence and other acts inimical to the electoral process.
He did not forget to caution youths not to allow themselves to be used as political thugs to cause chaos during elections.
He announced a N2 million cash donation as welfare fund to assist children of indigent worshipers of Holy Aruosa Cathedral and the development of the church which was built in 15th Century.
The traditional ruler also announced a N50, 000 cash gift for the church choir in addition to the sum of N100, 000 donation to other departments of the church.
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