In a desperate bid for quick wealth, James Ubeh, a 27-year-old former shop owner from Anambra State, subjected himself to a terrifying Okite ritual that nearly cost him his life.
The ritual, which involved being buried alive in a shallow grave, left him traumatised and disillusioned, as the promised riches never materialised.
Ubeh’s journey into the dark world of Okite began five years ago, driven by envy and frustration. Despite having a wealthy brother working with Chevron, Ubeh struggled to make ends meet, managing a small stall at Balogun Market in Lagos.
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Convinced that his brother’s success was tied to supernatural forces, Ubeh sought out a native doctor in Kogi State, hoping to secure his own fortune.
“I wanted protection and wealth by any means,” Ubeh recounted in an interview with the PUNCH.
“I found a native doctor in Ojo-Nibe, and after discussing my fears, he assured me the ritual would change my life.”
The ritual, which lasted two days, was a harrowing experience. Ubeh and two others were instructed to dig their own graves, after which they were buried alive for an hour.
“The priest said it was a test of endurance, a struggle with the earth to emerge stronger,” Ubeh explained. “But it was terrifying. I felt like I died twice.”
Tragically, one of the participants did not survive the ordeal. Ubeh and the other survivor were revived, bathed in the blood of a black ram, and fed yam porridge as part of the final rites.
However, despite the promises of wealth and power, Ubeh’s life took a turn for the worse.
“I left the shrine hopeful, but nothing changed,” he said.
“I lost my business, my sanity, and wandered the streets, muttering incoherently. I sought deliverance from pastors, but the torment remained.”
Ubeh’s story is not unique. Gabriel Oduji, a 22-year-old former apprentice from Onitsha, also fell victim to the allure of Okite.
Seduced by social media claims of instant wealth, Oduji abandoned his apprenticeship and sought out a native doctor in Idemili. A year later, he found himself deeper in hardship, regretting his decision.
“I feel left behind,” Oduji lamented. “While my peers are progressing, I’m stagnant. I wasted time and money chasing an illusion.”
Both men now warn others against the dangers of Okite rituals. Ubeh, who now works as a party DJ, reflects on his ordeal with deep regret. “I went through hell for nothing,” he said. “There’s no genuine Okite for quick wealth. It’s all a lie.”
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