Ekohotblog recalls that His Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi of Ife via his Instagram and Twitter handles suggested a list of herbs he claimed could be a possible cure for the deadly global pandemic coronavirus.
This sparked controversy on whether or not it’s high time we turned our searchlight on nature and the plants it produces. While some supported Ooni and urged the Federal Government to give it a trial, others berated the monarch and claimed it could make people abuse the herbs in desperation.
See some reactions below:
Hope Ooni’s cure herbs prescription against COVID19 won't make some 2 engage in self medication,Ooni of Ifè is an elite Royal highness,he should 've present is cure theory 2 nigerian institute of medical research if d herbs truly cure it. Guys be careful COVID19 has no cure yet. pic.twitter.com/UiEtK6ehX0
— SEÑOR HAMID🌙 HUMBLE (@amid_temitayo) March 31, 2020
If the Ooni of Ife says he has a possible HERBAL cure for the Coronavirus, government should investigate the claim scientifically. There is no need to insult him or call for his arrest. We haven’t arrested people diagnosing “spiritual attack” or those claiming to perform miracles
— Dr Joe Abah, OON (@DrJoeAbah) March 31, 2020
Ooni of Ife has made my day. If not for civilization and technology, we would have still been traditional till date. You are so dull if you believe it’s only medicine and injection that can cure Coronavirus. Herbs and Leaf extracts will work wonders. I hail Ooni pic.twitter.com/Wr4yElh0JC
— Lola Okunrin (@lollypeezle) March 31, 2020
https://twitter.com/_MercyAnthony/status/1244863526600093696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1244863526600093696&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fguardian.ng%2Flife%2Fmixed-reactions-as-ooni-of-ife-says-potent-herbs-cures-coronavirus%2F
The way Nigeria is wired, there is no medical solution that can come out from here & accepted globally. Be it from Ooni or our best Profs of Pharmacy. Why? Bcos Nigerians would have already championed the mockery that the world will make of it. Then accept it when resold to us.
— Ayò-Bánkólé Akíntújoyè (@AyoBankole) March 31, 2020
If you are dragging ooni for suggesting an herbal solution to this corona virus pandemic. You are mad and your mad is also crazy
— ALHAJI TJ.eth🇳🇬🇫🇮 #cfc# 💯 👳🏿♂️ (@teejaybaba) March 31, 2020
I don't think we should be too quick to come to conclusions as regards the coronavirus herbal cure recommended by the Ooni of Ife. We shouldn't let civilization make us doubt the potency of trado medical discoveries. The best thing to do is to take 1 or 2 cases to Osun to treat.
— Slimfit (@iSlimfit) March 31, 2020
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