The family of Ajé Oluolu has reacted to the controversy surrounding Wasilat, the woman accused of recording and circulating a video allegedly linked to the revered traditional deity, insisting that the matter is spiritual and should not be treated lightly.
Speaking in an interview with BBC News Yoruba, the Secretary of the Ajé Oluolu family, Chief Gbolahan Ishola, alleged that there are spiritual consequences for anyone who records or publicly displays certain sacred rites without undergoing the prescribed traditional atonement.
According to him, women are traditionally forbidden from seeing certain manifestations of Oluolu, claiming that anyone who violates the long-standing customs may face severe spiritual repercussions. He further alleged that individuals who record or circulate videos of the sacred rites without following the required traditional processes could suffer serious consequences, including illness, mental instability, or death.
Chief Ishola also claimed that Wasilat had reportedly complained of persistent headaches, weakness, and abnormal bleeding, alleging that these were signs that she had incurred the wrath of the deity. He stated that, according to the family’s traditional beliefs, such symptoms indicate that the deity had begun to exact judgment.
He maintained that the family was not threatening anyone but merely explaining the beliefs and customs surrounding the traditional institution, urging members of the public to respect sacred cultural practices and avoid actions considered taboo.
The controversy has continued to generate widespread reactions, with many Nigerians expressing differing opinions. While some support the preservation of traditional customs, others have called for caution, noting that claims of supernatural punishment remain matters of personal and religious belief and have not been independently verified.
As of the time of this report, Wasilat has not publicly responded to the latest claims attributed to the Oluolu family, and there has been no independent evidence confirming that any illness or condition she may be experiencing is connected to the alleged incident.