Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) has warned Nigerians against making unbecoming comments against the paramount ruler of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu and warned that all those involved should desist from such unbecoming acts forthwith.
In a statement issued by the National Coordinating Council of OPC, Comrade Monsuru Akande, it stated that the “Yoruba institutions are not meant to be trampled upon”.
Read Full Statement Below:
The attention of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has been drawn to some unruly and unbecoming comments purportedly in reaction to alleged comments by the paramount ruler of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu and warn all those involved to desist from such unbecoming acts forthwith.
The institution of the oba is one the Yoruba race hold in high esteem, and the OPC as irredentist defenders of Yoruba culture and heritage would therefore not tolerate anybody -irrespective of their places of birth of conviction- to denigrate what their hosts (Yorubas) hold sacred.
While we accept that that institution should remain non-partisan, it must also be acknowledged that the Palace of the Oba of Lagos has already claimed that the royal father was misrepresented in the press and pleaded for understanding.
Be that as it may, the Yoruba’s accommodating and loving nature should not be misconstrued as timidity. As hosts, we have given all our visitors enough space and opportunity to bloom and flourish without molestations, and of all the tribes and visitors in Lagos, none has enjoyed the benevolence of Lagos and indeed all of Yorubaland as much as the Igboman and nation.
The evidence of the claim above can be found in the fact that Yorubaland as a whole is the most cosmopolitan area in Nigeria. We Yoruba have allowed other tribes to own businesses, properties and even contest and hold political positions on Yoruba soil in a manner unreciprocated anywhere else in Nigeria.
Using the same Lagos as an example, the fact that the likes of Pastor Ben. Akabueze and Joe Igbokwe have become an integral part of the political frame work of Lagos State for years now is proof enough that Lagos and indeed the Yoruba are excellent hosts. Akabueze has for the last ten years been directing and coordinating the economic direction of the state from his enviable position as the honorable commissioner for budget and planning while Igbokwe has held sways general manager at LASIMRA and head, UFRU.
Others such as Ngozi Nwosu the popular actress from Imo State who got N6million for overseas surgery, the late comrade Chima Ubani whose family got cash and a gift of 3bedroom accommodation at Marwa Gardens as well as First Consultant Hospital that got N50 million as compensation for involvement in the Ebola case are evidence that the Igbos are not despised in Lagos.
Nowhere in Nigeria -east of the Niger- is the Yoruba or any other tribe accorded the kind of gesture the Igbos have been enjoying in Lagos in the last 12 or so years since these bonafide Igbo men entered into the Lagos political scene.
As for the likes of Bode George, Fani-Kayode, Musiliu Obanikoro and their party the PDP, their outcry is the reaction of a person or group without shame and critical thinking (arojinle). Is it that they have a case of memory dysfunction or are they just plain mischievous. Have they so quickly forgotten that it is their party that started the politicization of the institution and monarchy with the president’s visit to the same Oba of Lagos earlier this January as the forerunner to visits to many other obas in Yorubaland. None of the PDP members complaining now saw any thing wrong with the attempts to involve our obas in partisan politics until it backfired against them and their party.
This brings us to the warning we issued earlier, when Gani Adams in his treacherous, sycophantic and reactionary move turned on the good people of Lagos unleashing violence and threat of violence against the perceived enemies of his paymasters.
If Adams had not behaved like an omo ojuorolari, he should by now be defending the sacredness of the stool of the Oba of Lagos or any other one in Yorubaland for that matter.
If Adams had not collected the billions he did, along with MASSOB and other ethnic groups, his co-travellers would now be degenerating and abusing our hospitality the way no one can replicate in their homelands.
In closing, we enjoin all members of the OPC and indeed the Yoruba nation to beware of the enemies within like Gani Adams and with one voice condemn all fifth columnist within our fold. And with the foregoing it is abundantly clear that Gani Adams who brought this odium upon us must quit the OPC. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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They are talking about what oba said and u are busy cautioning those condeming his coment or do u want them to clap for the Oba bcos he is jesus. U must be mad bcos instead of you to apologise on his behalf you are provoking people the more. Who do u want to intimidate?. It is a truth that the yoruba has accommodated the igbo but that is not the issue, caution ur Oba and the issue is forgotten bcos it's is treat to life.
ReplyDeleteThat is the issue. And if it is the culture of Igbos not to respect their elders... Since the only thing they respect is money... They should not extend that to Yorubaland
DeleteThey are talking about what oba said and u are busy cautioning those condeming his coment or do u want them to clap for the Oba bcos he is jesus. U must be mad bcos instead of you to apologise on his behalf you are provoking people the more. Who do u want to intimidate?. It is a truth that the yoruba has accommodated the igbo but that is not the issue, caution ur Oba and the issue is forgotten bcos it's is treat to life.
ReplyDeleteThat Ndigbo are many in Lagos or you host them does not matter, it is not what you will use to make words. As far as Nigeria is concerned we have right to stay in anywhere of the country without visa, you as well can go and reside in East if you want and nobody will worry you.
ReplyDeleteIf the same Ndigbo want to break out and stay on their own, you will also say that you want one Nigeria. WHAT DO YOU REALLY WANT??
You are crazy@steve when u were coming to Lagos what did u bring along with you,yo unfaithful bastard. Oh u want to come here and impose a ruler on us right I won't blame u igbos u dnt have culture I blame the stupid Yorubas that goes around ranting..if u people like yourselves its better you start packing your bags and baggages because Lagos will be like hell fire to you people even if Agbaje wins which will never be possible Insha Allah...Only u ppl will come here and start oppressing and intimidating d real owners of the land,house rent you won't pay be neat its a lie u dirty pigs
ReplyDeleteSee who is talking, pot calling kettle black,yoruba people wey dey dry on top shit dey sell market, even inside the market, the fatest of them would sit on top of pow and be slling,the can incumbent in the dirtiest areas whole they rent out their houses to the igbo pay master,if it's so unbearable to you guys,ask for a separation.
Delete@ fielders, in case you don't know..igbos shaped Lagos. If you're feel tired of igbos then secede. Speaking of cleanliness, lol, everybody knows that you guys are really dirty.
DeleteThe comment was directed at fowosere not fielders as my phone couldn't recognized that name
DeleteThis man has degraded your obaship. He should step down and allow you guys to select someone with intellect, not a thug like your current oba. By the way, no one stops you from moving to Aba or Onitsha to live. Stop being jealous of the hard-working Igbos who have become successful in Lagos or elsewhere.
ReplyDeleteNigerian eye this is cheating y haven't u posted my comment after u will go ahead and tell me to vote u ppl as the best u people are being sentimental in ur work
ReplyDeleteWhy NE go post Ur MUMU comment? IDIOT! OLOSHE OLORIBURUKU!
DeleteIs this the language they teach you in Jehovah witness?
DeleteBoth oba and opc are all anal pores. oba pussy. opc anus.
ReplyDeleteThis thuggery group should shut up forever. We have apologized to the Igbo's. . Enough of this already.
ReplyDeleteThe ethnic game hardly favours anyone and our igbo brothers should allow the Yoruba to tackle their Oba. The Igbo should be tactical or diplomatic for obvious reason. Looking at the comments so far, the hate campaign seems to have taken root. Let us not allow the Oba with one vote blur our vision or rationality on Saturday.
ReplyDeleteWe the Igbos are not looking at the Oba's statement, we have chosen to vote for Fashola's candidate, he is the leader we love and we are looking at because of his humility and because of his leadership character we have been studying for long time, we will vote for his candidate AMBODE. Even the Ohanaeze have said it that we are voting for APC in Lagos Governorship, so I think Oba is just bringing confusion with his bragging.
ReplyDeleteIt is very shameful that the Oba of Lagos is not Wise enough to know ЂoW̶̲̥̅̊ to compose his words even on national media... We the Igbos will not be misled based on the foolish statement from the Oba, we know I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ our heart that there is a need for continuity I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ lagos state and so we must I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ good faith ignore the Oba and Vote Wisely....
ReplyDeleteNo one said what our oba said is right. we have apologise to our Igbo brothers. But it is not in the culture of the Yoruba's to embarrass our father simply bcos he is wrong. The best we can offer is apology which has bin done. I don't know if it is in any culture in Africa to belittle ur father in the presence of visitor bcos he said somtin wrong. But if apology is not enof, then noting can be done. But let no one continue to talk to the Oba the way and manner he can not talk to the Obi of his town. That we will not take bcos we are not bastards that uses left to describe his fathers house. And let no one say "Lagos is no man's land" it is our birthright .
ReplyDeleteSpeak for yourself and not others, Jimi we know for now, change must come to lagos
ReplyDeleteI still wonder what degenerated to Oba of Lagos reaction on igbo people. this is not the first time election will held in Lagos, all we saw and read was oba's action; does it mean that nothing led to this? maybe from the politician because i don't think oba can just altered those words without a cause.
ReplyDeleteThe media should always give us full details of anevent not only the wrong side.
Though am not in support of oba of lagos threat but something must let to it, thus we don't need to castigate ourselves over it, let see oba as human being who has will and authority, he has his kingdom to defend, Lagos is peaceful thats why we are here, marduguiri in borno needs people but nobody is ready to go there. No matter how faulty our individual fathers may be, we cannot curse them even when we know they were wrong. let treat issues with wisdom. God bless nigeran
He who places a curse will carry it with there head simple, death will not be far from the house hold of any man who wishes another death. Oba or no Oba.
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