{
  "id": 15415702,
  "title": "Osun monarch, Alawo speaks against harmful traditional practices",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/osun-monarch-alawo-speaks-against-harmful-traditional-practices",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T12:11:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/osun-monarch-alawo-speaks-against-traditional-other-harmful-indigenous-practices/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Alawo of Awo, Oba Abdulrazaq Taiwo Adegboye, has publicly denounced harmful traditional practices and indigenous customs in a recent video from an Islamic event in Egbedore Local Government Area, Osun State. The monarch vehemently condemned the use of incisions and other negative aspects of Yoruba cultural traditions and religious beliefs. He boldly stated that he has never had any traditional incision on his body, and anyone claiming to see such would be lying. Oba Adegboye firmly declared that he does not participate in any unwholesome traditional practices and that such incisions would only mark a person for life.\n\nThe monarch further urged traders and businesspeople to place their faith in God instead of falling prey to swindlers who exploit their hard-earned money. He emphasized that salvation and success are only attainable through God and not through man's misguided attempts to shortcut their way to wealth. The Alawo charged the congregants to firmly believe in God and remain steadfast in their faith.",
  "summary": "The Alawo of Awo in Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Abdulrazaq Taiwo Adegboye, has criticised the practice of incisions and other indigenous customs, including aspects of traditional religion. Oba Adegboye, in a video obtained by DAILY POST, recorded during a recent Islamic event in Awo, expressed his disapproval of the practices and […] Osun monarch, Alawo speaks against…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}