Igbo Traditional Rulers Finally Set Date For Abolition Of ‘Osu Caste’ Practice In Igboland
LAGOS NOVEMBER 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Major traditional rulers in the South-East have set December 28, 2018 to abolish the controversial Osu caste system in the region. In the Igbo tradition, the Osu are said to be dedicated to deities (Alusi) while the Ohu are said to be slaves by birth. According to a statement on Tuesday, the…