Man who dug borehole in community laments over water vanishing after he refused to see the elders

A Nigerian man named Oyiga Micheal has recounted his enigmatic encounter while attempting to construct a borehole in a local community, only to face unexpected challenges that thwarted his efforts.

The project, which aimed to provide the community with access to clean water, was initially met with great enthusiasm and support from various benefactors, including Don Jazzy, Ekiti Pikin, and other generous individuals.

The project involved procuring essential equipment such as fuel pumps, generators, and water tanks, which were intended to revolutionize water accessibility in the community.

However, the situation took an unexpected turn when Micheal ignored an invitation from the community’s elders, citing the demanding nature of the work and the challenging conditions they resided in.

Unfortunately, Micheal’s refusal to meet with the elders seemed to cast a shadow over the project’s success.

According to his account, the community experienced several setbacks, including insufficient rainfall and the need to relocate the borehole multiple times.

It was during these trials that rumors surfaced, alleging that the elders had resorted to mystical practices, utilizing juju (traditional African magic) to halt the water flow.

In a Twitter thread where Micheal shared his story, he expressed his frustration at the situation.

In his words;

“Some people are just evil and I learnt this hard way. I received donations from Don jazzy, Ekitipikin and some amazing people on this app and I went to the community to do this Borehole project.

“Keep in mind that this people don’t have access to clean water since like forever. I went there with the intention of giving them clean water and also canoes to transporting the kids and every other thing.

“I bought generator, fuel pumps and Gp tanks. Then got a contractor to come dig the borehole. We got to the place, fully ready to dig and someone from the community said the elders wanted to see me. So me I came to work and I didn’t want to see anybody because where elders were staying you’d still enter canoe to the place and that particular water I Dey fear am. I didn’t answer. And we started digging. Everyday by day we Dey dig. Water no Dey show.

“Sometimes rain go dey fall for that particular spot e no go fall for another spot. Like for three days nothing show face. Till like the fourth day and we had full access to the water and it was drinkable and everything and I was super happy cause they can start putting up the tanks and everything.

“I went home only to recieve call that water stopped. Which one is water stopped.? If e stop on am back na? Wetin stop suppose start. Them say no that there’s no water and they have to dig somewhere else

“So I hurried down and one woman was saying na so then Dey do for here. Say once you no tell elders something, them go use Jazz spoil am. Keep in mind say no be me wey wan drink the water. I no Dey carry the water go house. I just wan give them this werey access to water. So I went to meet the elders Gave them something. Then left.

“E pain me but no wahala. We got water somewhere else accords the same zone and place the Borehole stuff, Gen etc and it’s running perfectly to this day.

“I’m saying all of this because I went there this morning and I saw one of the elders with his boat and four drums standing there fetching water. It made me sooo mad. I came here to rant and the werey was greeting me and all of that

“And I have respect so I responded politely to the greeting but my heart was boiling and I wanted to insult him cause he was the particular person that brought the list I should use to settle them. E pain me.”

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