Egbira witchcraft association demands provision of infrastructure, writes Governor Ododo

The association of Egbira Witchcraft, a group that has power in the realm of the Spirit led by Her Majesty, Iya Oyarazi Kudi Atta, has written to Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo demanding for five different infrastructure in Kogi Central.

In a letter issued on Saturday and signed by Iya Oyarazi Kudi Atta who is also the President General of the association, they were making the demand on behalf of Kogi Central Senatorial District, adding that the body of witches in Kogi East and West shall present their demands in due course.

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The letter was addressed to Governor Ododo and his predecessor, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, asking for the provision of water across Egbira land.

The body of witches also boasted of how they did a thorough job in the past and issued first week of September, 2026 as deadline for Ododo to meet all demands if he wants to return as Governor.

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“The Association of Nigerian Witches has always done a thorough job—symbolically and politically—where leaders ignore the cries of the people,” they stated.

“Access to clean and regular water supply remains a luxury in Ebira land and surrounding communities.

Water is not a political gift; it is a basic human right. We demand immediate intervention through boreholes, water schemes, and sustainable infrastructure,” the association said.

They also asked for rehabilitation of schools in Kogi Central.

The Association said Kogi Central reportedly has less than 47 functional primary and secondary schools, many of which are in deplorable condition.

“We demand total rehabilitation of all existing primary and secondary schools, provision of furniture, learning materials, and qualified teachers.

“Education is the foundation of development, and neglecting it is a direct attack on the future of our children.”

The witches demanded urgent reconstruction of an ultra-modern motor garage in Okene as existing park infrastructure does not reflect the population size, economic importance of the area as well as modern safety and transport standards.

“We demand the rebuilding of an ultra-modern motor garage in Okene to boost commerce, safety, and urban dignity.”

While acknowledging the importance of digital education, they emphasized that an e-library without water, functional schools, and basic infrastructure is misplaced priority.

Any digital project must follow basic human needs, not replace them.

The Association called for ‘Road Network Reality Check’.

“Road construction alone does not solve hardship. Under the current economic reality, how many people can afford cars? How many roads serve communities without water, schools, or jobs? Development must be people-centered, not statistics-centered,” the Association said.

The Witchcraft association warned the Governor Ododo’s re-election bid is at stake.

“The political signs increasingly resemble the 2015 Nigerian general election, where a sitting president, Goodluck Jonathan, lost power despite incumbency. Likewise, history reminds us of Kogi State, where Governor Wada also lost under similar conditions of public discontent.

“Failure to act will be interpreted as deliberate neglect of the Ebira people.

“This is not a threat. This is a final call for responsible governance. Let development be felt in homes, schools, water taps, and daily life—not only in speeches and billboards.

“The people are watching. History is recording. Power ultimately belongs to the people.”

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