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Oba Of Lagos Issues Statement On Alleged Anti Ibo Statement by ayindejimmy(m): 3:20pm On Apr 06, 2015 |
The palace of the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has issued a statement, clarifying the Oba’s statement when Igbo leaders in Lagos visited him on Sunday. Read full statement below. THE PALACE MAKES FURTHER CLARIFICATION ON THE STATEMENT BY THE OBA OF LAGOS. 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 Obas thereafter called on the Igbos chiefs to show appreciation to Lagos State by supporting his candidate Mr. Ambode for continuity of excellence as they have 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 noted that whoever works against the throne and the interest and peaceful co-existence of Lagos would end up in the lagoon as per tradition. 2.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. 3. 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 http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/180665-alleged-anti-igbo-comment-what-oba-akiolu-really-said-palace.html 1 Like
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Re: Oba Of Lagos Issues Statement On Alleged Anti Ibo Statement by akwana: 3:25pm On Apr 06, 2015 |
Atoh |
Re: Oba Of Lagos Issues Statement On Alleged Anti Ibo Statement by onyebuchiokafor: 3:35pm On Apr 06, 2015 |
Hmmm... PDP and their propaganda.... they have come again oooooo Diaris God... the same way with, GMB's certificate that they said was non existent, it has now miraculously appeared after elections; that is the exact same way this tide will blow over.... bring me proof if you have, who was there when it was said any video?? and again, the Oba of Lagos was endorsing a candidate he liked,... i know, now before u start asking what is the Oba's business with politics, i need you all to remember u kept quiet when GEJ went to get endorsement from the other Yoruba Obas, so why is this one such a big issue?? so anyone, saying anything now, automatically becomes the fault of Ambode or APC?? is HRH Oba Rilwan Akiolu an APC member Abeg lets forge ahead and ignore the detractors.... PS: Ambode has the support of the Ndigbo community already as evidenced by his reception on his visit to Alaba with our VP Elect and other communities.. Ambo2015.... Akinwunmi Ambode, our next Governor Elect!!!! |
Re: Oba Of Lagos Issues Statement On Alleged Anti Ibo Statement by pedel: 3:36pm On Apr 06, 2015 |
PDP propaganda busted. Instead of them presenting their candidate and his programs they keep stepping on toes. FFK said they had evidence of ISIS as the sponsor of GMB campaign. Now they are saying the king promised that igbo people in Lagos would die in 7 days for failure to vote APC at the gubernitorial election. PDP in Lagos needs to get good PR advisers. 1 Like |
Re: Oba Of Lagos Issues Statement On Alleged Anti Ibo Statement by olaric(m): 3:51pm On Apr 06, 2015 |
Should the Oba be partisan? Why should he even be canvassing for Ambode? Is Agbaje not one of his own too? This idea of "Na we get Lagos" is depriving us of good governance. |
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