Pastor Yibala, The New Okpebiri Of Ugep: Elevating African Traditional Religion Through the Clerical Lens
The Sacred Paradox In the heart of Ugep, Cross River State, a rumbling discourse echoes from the hallowed chambers of tradition. A Christian pastor, ordained under the banner of the cross, ascends the ancient stool of Okpebiri, a sacred office of the Obol monarchy. Pastor Yibala of Lekpankon, Ijiman, now occupies this exalted position, yet…