The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu's Aide has released a statement on the issue that has set Social Media ablaze.
Please read. Also Listen to the Audio of the conversation below.
My attention has been drawn to a publication in a national newspaper where HRM Oba Riliwanu Akinolu was alleged to have threatened Igbos in Lagos to make them vote for Ambode.
Last Sunday, all honorary Eze Ndigbos in Lagos paid a courtesy call to HRM Oba Akinolu. At the meeting the visitors praised the Oba for his fatherly support for and cooperation with Igbos in. Lagos. They assured him of their continued good neighborliness with other tribes in Lagos and support everything that’ll further strengthen that harmony.
Oba Akiolu on his part acknowledged the enviable performance of Governor Fashola and his contribution to the growth of investments in Lagos. He gave the assurance that he is not disturbed or angry with South-East and South- South votes for President Jonathan as perceived by the Eze Ndigbos. The Oba thereafter called on the Igbos chiefs to show appreciation to Lagos State by supporting his candidate Mr. Ambode for continuity of excellence as they had earlier promised. He assured them of his continued support and assistance where needed and the meeting ended with the traditional breaking of kolas, alligator pepper, and bitter kola and pouring of liberation on the ground.
It was within this context that that the tradition of Lagos with regard to the lagoon came up. It was said that according to tradition, whoever works against the throne and the interest and peaceful co-existence of Lagos would end up in the lagoon. Oba Akiolu stated further that the Igbo people have not betrayed the throne. Lagos has also not betrayed the Igbo people. Lagos has done so much to make the Igbos comfortable and to prosper. For this, we expect reciprocal respect and understanding.
The Oba of Lagos prays that the Lagoon and the throne will continue to bless and protect all those who reside and visit Lagos.
Oba Akiolu is the father of all irrespective of tribe, religion or political persuasion. In Lagos, we have an old traditional proverb that relates to the Lagoon. The Lagoon is unique to Lagos. The proverb stresses the need for unity and understanding when you do business in an environment and in this case when you live and do business in Lagos. Oba Akiolu prays for peace for the land of Lagos and prosperity for all its inhabitants.
Signed: Chief Lateef Aderibigbe Ajose, Opeluwa of Lagos April 6, 2015
Listen to audio of the controversial speech of the Oba of Lagos and also the response from the Eze Ndi Igbo below
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Anybody claiming to be exercise igbo outside igbo land is a dirty lier. There is no such thing.
ReplyDeleteI agree with u brother. Who is that idiot igbo man speaking. He is a disgrace. Bcos of this I can't vote for APC if I am to be in nigeria. They are fund of intimidating people to do their will these oba, baale and many of them . Illitracy worries them too much. U are not the father of lagos but God is and he will show u He is.
DeleteWhat nonsense talk, with this I can't vote for ambode or any APC member. Nonsense
ReplyDeleteAll settlers in Lagos including the Igbos must reciprocate the kind reception of the past 16 years by the Lagos Government by voting massively for the APC governorship and State Assembly candidates. If our States were doing better, we would not be in Lagos.
ReplyDeleteDid oil money help to build it or not? Has the Oba thanked the deltans? the new
DeleteApologies to the Igbo's. please disregard the silly Oba. This is not right. The Oba must be cautioned. Please vote Ambode.
ReplyDeleteKeep your vote. Those who appreciate the value of the progress so far that needs to be sustained, rather than these petty sentiments, will vote for the winning party - APC.
ReplyDeleteThose who value the need to sustain the good work done so far, rather than petty issues such as this, will vote for APC!
ReplyDeleteThe Tone in the Oba's wasn't pleasant at at all. He should not forget that the Almighty God is still in charge and he is subject to him.
ReplyDeleteThe mighty fall...
Continuity is the way forward, vote massively 4 APC this coming Saturday, Ambode to Alaska straight. Shikena.
ReplyDeleteAmbode has lost my vote and that of my people. Jimi We Know, Jimi We Trust.
ReplyDeleteShut up,you're never for Ambode.. Keep your vote; he will still win..just like in the presidential election the Ibos voted massively for GEj and A PC still won in Lagos Bye. To rubbish Pdp
DeleteI don't want to believe this is from the Oba, but the walls of the palace will fall & kill whoever is behind the made dis speech and the person's body would be dumped in the Lagoon. For those cheering in the background; it is cheer unto their calamity. Amen!
ReplyDeleteI can only say amen to your prayer.
DeleteA bigger amen! Won o ni jere lase Edumare! They probably don't know the repercussions behind these... Pdp rubbish.
Deleteif this is true am sorry is going to affect Ambode not him
ReplyDeleteIgbos are understandable people.and everybody loves their solidarity. Only the last civil war was misinterpreted by those leading them.MASOB.that the Hausa's and Yoruba's hate them.but we are marrying ourselves now.which means we are now one..pls forget the past and let us unite and move forward..my own sister married to an IBO man successfully with children
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