The Afenifere Renewal Group, ARG, has expressed support for the stand of the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, against the continued existence of the Eze Ndigbo title by South-easterners residing in the town, the capital of Ondo State, Nigeria.
The Yoruba organisation on Thursday described the Eze Ndigbo title as inconsequential, adding that the stand of the Akure monarch would help to put the Southwest and its culture on a pedestal. The ARG said this act by the Deji of Akure would go down in the history of Yoruba nation and amongst other nationalities as noble and needful.
According to the organisation, “contrary to what many, particularly the mischief makers have been saying, this move has the potential to strengthen inter-ethnic relationship as it eliminates the friction points amongst nationalities, be it in Yorubaland or elsewhere.
“There is no gainsaying that the structure of Eze Ndigbo outside Igboland is deployed towards an expansionist end, with possible occupational intent.
“It is our conviction that the Igbo community in Yorubaland does not need to have a king, since by Yoruba custom, two kings cannot co-exist in a domain.
“Yorubaland, from time immemorial, welcomes and encourages trade associations and development unions and their activities are supported by Yoruba people who are ever tolerant of settlers amongst them.
“We therefore want to reiterate our proposition to the heads of executive governments in Yorubaland and other traditional rulers that the title of Eze Ndigbo, or any other monarchical title that is alien to Yoruba customs, be scrapped in all Southwest states.” For more scintillating and juicy stories, follow the official Naijapals accounts On Twitter - https://twitter.com/Naijapals and Facebook - www.facebook.com/naijapals
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Posted: at 23-10-2015 07:07 AM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
factfinding at 23-10-2015 07:58 AM (8 years ago) (m)
If the law said that 2 king's can not rule one community or one state, then let the EZE NDIGBO go back to his own state or Hometown to be come a KING for his people, is a simple matter no need to argue for this i am an IGBO MAN
Posted: at 23-10-2015 07:58 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Hmmmm ok o. I hope it won't bring tribal lashing sha. Watever it is, whr ever we travel to, we shld respect their culture and tradition. And maybe their rules and regulation there. We hope it won't bring unneccesaary quarrel or protest.
Posted: at 23-10-2015 08:11 AM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Deltaboy1 at 23-10-2015 08:20 AM (8 years ago) (m)
Quote from: factfinding on 23-10-2015 07:58 AM
If the law said that 2 king's can not rule one community or one state, then let the EZE NDIGBO go back to his own state or Hometown to be come a KING for his people, is a simple matter no need to argue for this i am an IGBO MAN
i concur
Posted: at 23-10-2015 08:20 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Deltaboy1 at 23-10-2015 08:23 AM (8 years ago) (m)
Quote from: winace on 23-10-2015 08:11 AM
Hmmmm ok o. I hope it won't bring tribal lashing sha. Watever it is, whr ever we travel to, we shld respect their culture and tradition. And maybe their rules and regulation there. We hope it won't bring unneccesaary quarrel or protest.
well spoken, we have to respect and abide the law of people that accomodate us
Posted: at 23-10-2015 08:23 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
morgrawl231 at 23-10-2015 08:48 AM (8 years ago) (m)
Do unto to others what u want others to do unto u....can yorubas in eastern part build a Palace and install Oba deir land? Two Buhari cant live in Villa mehnnnn.....wake up dis people..
Posted: at 23-10-2015 08:48 AM (8 years ago) | Hero
KLAZZIKAL at 23-10-2015 09:07 AM (8 years ago) (m)
I'm so amazing that reasonable and matured people wake up from here today...if comments like this can be coming out from our mouth, then that means we are one nigerian...
Posted: at 23-10-2015 09:07 AM (8 years ago) | Newbie
Mazuanyaegbu at 23-10-2015 10:47 AM (8 years ago) (m)
the issue of eze ndi igbo in diaspora means the leader of igbos in a particular host community. it does not mean he is running a parallel government or sharing power wt the king of host community. eze ndi igbo has been existing since time immemorial in all parts of d country including in yeruba land. was the so called culture not there since? why is it now d oba realised that two kings cannot be in his community? from the look of things, the oba has grudges against d igbos and has been waiting for a slight excuse to strick. this is because the bone of contention is that an igbo man won an election as the chairman of one of the market in d area and it infuriated d indigenes. oba should come out boldly and pin point areas of there culture where igbos violated instead of playing at d gallery.
Posted: at 23-10-2015 10:47 AM (8 years ago) | Newbie
Mazuanyaegbu at 23-10-2015 11:04 AM (8 years ago) (m)
am disappointed wit d way sentiment, ethnicity and tribalism has eaten deep into our minds in nigeria. it pains me when i read comments from this forum. some will comment every news even when they don't have much to contribute. what i believe is that when u see injustice meted against somebody and u embrace it, definitely sooner or later it will be ur turn and it could be in different form. that is law of carma.
Posted: at 23-10-2015 11:04 AM (8 years ago) | Newbie