‘My Uncle is a Obeah Man’ Claims Security Minister
National Security Minister, Robert Montague may receive a severe tongue lashing in the coming days for a statement he recently made claiming that his uncle is an ‘obeah man’.
His statement came despite the fact that practising obeah is currently illegal in Jamaica.
While speaking to top personnel of the security forces at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston, Montague reportedly went personal in his reference to criminals.
“Unoo going run weh because we going to pursue unoo. This minister nuh ‘fraid a unoo, my uncle is a obeah man,” he declared, drawing a chorus of laughter among the participants.
He noted, against that background, that some of the criminals were said to go about with bibles in their back pockets, and guard rings on their fingers, with the claim of being able to use the items to ward off the security forces.
Since making the unexpected utterance, numerous Jamaicans have highlighted the illegality of the practice.
The Obeah Act defines a person practicing obeah as “any person who, to effect any fraudulent or unlawful purpose, or for gain, or for the purpose of frightening any person, uses or pretends to use any occult means, or pretends to possess any supernatural power or knowledge.”
A person found guilty of the practice can be fined up to $100 and be jailed up to 12 months.
Download The Jamaican Blogs™ App for your Android device: HERE
Remember to share this article on Facebook and other Social Media Platforms. To submit your own articles or to advertise with us please send us an EMAIL at: [email protected]