Our #IbibioWordofTheDay Today Is "Mbiam" As Submitted By A Follower On Our Twitter Account.
"Mbiam" is a "fetish oath" usually employed to administer oath of allegiance. In Akwa Ibom, it is a common practice by people of all creed and most notably lately, the political class. It is also commonly employed to settle land and boundary disputes in the State.
"Mbiam" is a "fetish oath" usually employed to administer oath of allegiance. In Akwa Ibom, it is a common practice by people of all creed and most notably lately, the political class. It is also commonly employed to settle land and boundary disputes in the State.
Items used during "Mbiam" includes; young plantain plantations, fresh palm fronds, dry gin, etc.
