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Okorocha Bans Imo-Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums by gen2briz(m): 8:17pm On Aug 28, 2012 |
According to the Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, henceforth, any Imo State monarch, who speaks English in any public forum in the state, risks losing his traditional stool. He said this in Owerri, the state capital last week, while inaugurating the state’s Imo Traditional Rulers Parliament and Community Government Council. Okorocha was later conferred with a traditional title of Eze Gburugburu of Ndigbo(ruler of all Igbo people.) NLD WHAT YOUR VIEW ON THIS ANY Imo State monarch, who speaks English in any public forum in the state, risks losing his traditional stool. This was the directive given by governor of the state, Rochas Okorocha last week in Owerri while inaugurating the state’s Imo Traditional Rulers Parliament and Community Government Council. http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=96758:okorocha-bans-monarchs-from-speaking-english-at-forums&catid=181:cityfile&Itemid=708 4 Likes |
Re: Okorocha Bans Imo-Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums by Rossikk(m): 10:40pm On Aug 28, 2012 |
I support the governor in this. It is disgraceful for traditional leaders to be publicly speaking in the language of their colonial conquerors. 10 Likes |
Re: Okorocha Bans Imo-Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums by Ikengawo: 5:27am On Aug 29, 2012 |
wow! Okorocha is not playing when he says he wants to revive igbo culture! the developments are revolutionary |
Re: Okorocha Bans Imo-Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums by Afam4eva(m): 5:35am On Aug 29, 2012 |
This is indeed a welcome development. |
Re: Okorocha Bans Imo-Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums by obicentlis: 6:37am On Aug 29, 2012 |
If care is not taken our Igbo Language will go on extinction. I love this. Owelle Rochas though was born n breed in the northern Nigeria speaks his mother tongue with distinction. |
Re: Okorocha Bans Imo-Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums by tobechi20(m): 7:47am On Aug 29, 2012 |
Is dis why he spoke ibo in south korea 1 Like |
Re: Okorocha Bans Imo-Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums by Skywalker5(m): 9:57am On Aug 29, 2012 |
That's another way a create new jobs. employ a translator. 3 Likes |
Re: Okorocha Bans Imo-Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums by onatisi(m): 9:59am On Aug 29, 2012 |
well maybe he too should start speaking igbo language too when attending functions but it is a commendable step from the governor |
Re: Okorocha Bans Imo-Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums by Afam4eva(m): 10:01am On Aug 29, 2012 |
tobechi20: Is dis why he spoke ibo in south koreaYou mean kosovo? |
Re: Okorocha Bans Imo-Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums by gbanikiti(m): 10:01am On Aug 29, 2012 |
Nice one from my amiable governor! Our igbo language must not die! Traditional leaders must set the pace for us to follow.owelle ndi imo, o ga adiri gi mma! Mukina,can you pls unban me? Am not used to having two usernames.thanks.--BEREM |
Re: Okorocha Bans Imo-Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums by Afam4eva(m): 10:03am On Aug 29, 2012 |
I hope other Igbo states can take a cue from Rochas. These are the kind of leaders we need in Igboland. 2 Likes |
Re: Okorocha Bans Imo-Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums by ebamma(m): 10:06am On Aug 29, 2012 |
another dictatorial tendency from rochas okorocha,if a traditional ruler wishes to speak english he can and if rochas okorocha sacks him,he can sue rochas for trying to block his freedom of speech which is embedded in our constitution 7 Likes |
Re: Okorocha Bans Imo-Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums by Afam4eva(m): 10:07am On Aug 29, 2012 |
ebamma: another dictatorial tendency from rochas okorocha,if a traditional ruler wishes to speak english he can and if rochas okorocha sacks him,he can sue rochas for trying to block his freedom of speech which is embedded in our constitutionYou have a point there. That's why i think total democracy may not be good for Nigeria at this point in time. 1 Like |
Re: Okorocha Bans Imo-Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums by Nobody: 10:11am On Aug 29, 2012 |
ebamma: another dictatorial tendency from rochas okorocha,if a traditional ruler wishes to speak english he can and if rochas okorocha sacks him,he can sue rochas for trying to block his freedom of speech which is embedded in our constitution There is a difference between Democracy and Demo.crazy. |
Re: Okorocha Bans Imo-Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums by redsun(m): 10:17am On Aug 29, 2012 |
He should ban them from being christians too as the custodians of the land.But how about events where there are foreign guests that doesn't understand igbo?Will he be making proper provisons and footing the bills for interpreters? 2 Likes |
Re: Okorocha Bans Imo-Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums by dan55: 10:18am On Aug 29, 2012 |
rubbish 1 Like |
Re: Okorocha Bans Imo-Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums by spendogram: 10:21am On Aug 29, 2012 |
It is sad to consider that they spoke anything other than Igbo in the first place. Good sense of judgement by Governor Okorocha. We need more actions like this.We need to believe more in what is ours. |
Re: Okorocha Bans Imo-Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums by dan55: 10:22am On Aug 29, 2012 |
still rubbish 1 Like |
Re: Okorocha Bans Imo-Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums by chyke27(m): 10:22am On Aug 29, 2012 |
Thanks Rochas. Ndigbo are a people who believe that their culture is inferior to whiteman's culture. They won't even teach their children Igbo language because they feel it would make them 'unrefined'. We Igbos love everything western at the expense of everything Igbo. By d way Mr Rochas, I hope ur own children speak Igbo at home. 1 Like |
Re: Okorocha Bans Imo-Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums by deshclones(m): 10:26am On Aug 29, 2012 |
chyke27: Thanks Rochas. Ndigbo are a people who believe that their culture is inferior to whiteman's culture. They won't even teach their children Igbo language because they feel it would make them 'unrefined'. We Igbos love everything western at the expense of everything Igbo. By d way Mr Rochas, I hope ur own children speak Igbo at home. Bia,what is the morale of your story??/ 1 Like |
Re: Okorocha Bans Imo-Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums by curtain: 10:26am On Aug 29, 2012 |
This guy is tilting towards the chinese model, its called 'cultural development'. Bravo. |
Re: Okorocha Bans Imo-Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums by spendogram: 10:26am On Aug 29, 2012 |
afam4eva: Right on point. No single developed country has been built by democracy. Autocracy builds, democracy sustains. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Okorocha Bans Imo-Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums by speeder(m): 10:29am On Aug 29, 2012 |
hey f0oolish dudes, he didn't say national meeting, he said traditional meetings. get over it. 1 Like |
Re: Okorocha Bans Imo-Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums by Nobody: 10:30am On Aug 29, 2012 |
Very good, I hope it's the start of the revival of the Igbo language. |
Re: Okorocha Bans Imo-Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums by Eifeh(m): 10:30am On Aug 29, 2012 |
Ya i watch it on nta. Best gov. |
Re: Okorocha Bans Imo-Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums by Benshekari(m): 10:31am On Aug 29, 2012 |
If they cannot speak good in english is better to speak igbo, but Mr governor is dat the poeple need in ur state? |
Re: Okorocha Bans Imo-Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums by Afam4eva(m): 10:34am On Aug 29, 2012 |
spendogram:+1000 We always make the mistake of copying America and other democratic nations without looking at what these countries have been through before they adopted democracy. As far as i'm concerned democracy is not the best system for a developing nation. |
Re: Okorocha Bans Imo-Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums by Nobody: 10:35am On Aug 29, 2012 |
I really love this Okorocha guy, no homo. This inferiority complex has gotten so high that my Igbo cousin here are shy to speak Igbo in public. The person that mentioned democracy or constitution is ignorant of social and cultural inferiority. It's your type who's trying to justify not knowing how to speak your native tongue, Anuohia. |
Re: Okorocha Bans Imo-Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums by DVanguard: 10:37am On Aug 29, 2012 |
I LOVE THIS, PROTECTING OUR LANGUAGE |
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