Yoruba Group Backs Akure Monarch On Eze Ndigbo Title, Says No Igbo King In Akure

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.”

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Posted: at 23-10-2015 07:07 AM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero

Shikena

Posted: at 23-10-2015 07:17 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

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

forbbiding the igbos from having their own king in Yoruba land

is like telling the igbos that you dont want them in yoruber land anymore.

we have another culture, likewise you. so we should be able to do our own thing.
and he is king only to the Igbos.living there.

Posted: at 23-10-2015 08:58 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Every tribe has their land, so go to ur land if u need a title

Posted: at 23-10-2015 09:33 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac

what of hausa/fulani that installed emir in ilorin, kwara state. always chasing shadows, cowards.

Posted: at 23-10-2015 10:11 AM (8 years ago) | Upcoming

Why igbo in yoruba land that totally rubbish.......make omo a je oku aja go back to their town

Posted: at 23-10-2015 10:16 AM (8 years ago) | Upcoming

the Eze n digbo can only work in the eastern states not in the west or north as it is or any other land.

Posted: at 23-10-2015 10:20 AM (8 years ago) | Hero

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