comment on the betrayal of Serubawon to Iya Agba

Serubawon's "betrayal" of Iya Agba, particularly as depicted in Ola Rotimi's "The Gods Are Not To Blame," is not a direct act of malice but rather a betrayal of truth and transparency. While Iya Agba often represents a more straightforward, albeit sometimes cryptic, understanding of the prophecies and the will of the gods, Serubawon, as the chief priest, manipulates and withholds crucial information regarding Odewale's true parentage and the prophecy surrounding him. His actions, possibly driven by a desire to maintain order, prevent panic, or preserve his own influence, ultimately lead to the tragic fulfillment of the prophecy. This "betrayal" highlights the dangers of human intervention in divine will and the catastrophic consequences of obscuring truth, even with seemingly good intentions. By not fully revealing the prophecy or Odewale's origins, Serubawon inadvertently allows the very events he sought to prevent to unfold, leading to widespread suffering and the downfall of the protagonist.