The Association of Egbira Witchcraft, under the leadership of Her Majesty, Iya Oyarazi Kudi Atta,
President-General, Kogi State Witchcraft Union, has formally presented demands to the Governor of Kogi state, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo.
In a letter on Saturday, the Association said its demands are made on behalf of all the people of Kogi Central senatorial district.
It said Kogi West and Kogi East chapters will present their demands in due course.
Addressing Governor Ododo and his predecessors, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the witchcraft association asked for provision of basic water infrastructure.
“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.
“The Association of Nigerian Witches has always done a thorough job—symbolically and politically—where leaders ignore the cries of the people,” they stated.
The witches gave a deadline, asking that all demands must be meaningfully addressed on or before the first week of September 2026.
“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.”
