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‘I was warned not to buy car, house,’ pastor recounts quest for ritual wealth

‘I was warned not to buy car, house,’ pastor recounts quest for ritual wealth
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Ogbomoso-based pastor Joel Olasunkanmi has publicly recounted his past involvement in ritual practices to gain wealth. He attributes his subsequent disability and the loss of his leg in a 2001 car accident to the consequences of these actions.
Context & Background
  • ✦The narrative highlights the dangers of the pursuit of 'instant wealth' and ritualism among individuals seeking material success.
  • ✦The account serves as a cautionary tale directed at Nigerian youths regarding the moral and physical consequences of engaging in illicit spiritual practices.
Key Figures & Named Entities
•Joel Olasunkanmi, an Ogbomoso-based pastor who admitted to seeking ritual wealth.•The ritualist, an unnamed individual who provided instructions for the wealth-seeking rituals and imposed usage restrictions.
Outlook & Next Steps
The pastor is currently using his personal experience to advise Nigerian youths to exercise patience and avoid the pursuit of instant wealth.
Key Takeaways
AI Summary
  • ✦Pastor Joel Olasunkanmi admitted to engaging in ritual practices for five years in pursuit of wealth and material gains.
  • ✦The ritualist allegedly instructed the pastor to perform a sexual ritual involving a woman he loved to secure his fortune.
  • ✦Olasunkanmi suffered a car accident in 2001 that resulted in the amputation of his leg, which he attributes to his involvement in these rituals.
Key Facts:5 years: Joel Olasunkanmi was involved in ritual practices for a period of five years.May 26, 2001: The pastor was involved in a car accident that led to the amputation of his leg.30 years ago: The pastor claims he took steps that angered God thirty years ago.
Editorial Excerpt

An Ogbomoso, Oyo State-based pastor, Joel Olasunkanmi, has narrated how his involvement in ritual practices in pursuit of wealth preceded a car accident

Frequently Asked Questions About This Story

What specific ritual was the pastor instructed to perform?

He was instructed to have sexual relations with a woman he loved, use a white handkerchief to wipe her private parts, and deliver the handkerchief to the ritualist.

What restrictions were placed on the wealth the pastor acquired?

The ritualist explicitly told him that he could not use the money acquired through the rituals to purchase a car or a house.

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