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: What I Told Igbo Leaders – Oba Of Lagos by phlio(m): 12:35am On Apr 07, 2015 |
LAGOS — AS outrage greeted the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu’s alleged death threat and curse that Igbo will drown in Lagos lagoon within seven days if they did not vote for the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, the Oba, yesterday, said he was misquoted and clarified what he told Igbo leaders, who visited him. In a statement by Chief Lateef Aderibigbe Ajose, Opeluwa of Lagos, the traditional ruler said he called on Igbo chiefs to show appreciation to Lagos State by supporting his candidate, Ambode, for continuity of excellence as they had earlier promised. The statement read: “My attention has been drawn to a publication in a national newspaper where HRM Oba Rilwanu Akiolu was alleged to have threatened Igbo in Lagos to make them vote for Ambode. “Last Sunday, all honorary Eze Ndigbo in Lagos paid a courtesy call to HRM Oba Akiolu. At the meeting, the visitors praised the Oba for his fatherly support for and co-operation with Igbo in Lagos. They assured him of their continued good neighbourliness with other tribes in Lagos and to support everything that will further strengthen that harmony. “Oba Akiolu on his part acknowledged the enviable performance of Governor Babatunde 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 Goodluck Jonathan as perceived by the Eze Ndigbo. “The Oba, thereafter, called on the Igbo chiefs to show appreciation to Lagos State by supporting his candidate, Mr. Ambode, for continuity of excellence as they had earlier promised. “He assured them of his continued support and assistance and the meeting ended with the traditional breaking of kolanuts, alligator pepper, bitter kola and pouring of libation. It was within this context 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. Oba Akiolu of Lagos “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 Igbo 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. “ 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.” source ... www.vanguardngr.com/2015/04/ambode-what-i-told-igbo-leaders-oba-of-lagos/ |
Re: : What I Told Igbo Leaders – Oba Of Lagos by Bekwarra(m): 2:03am On Apr 07, 2015 |
This plot belongs to me, trespassers will drown inside the lagoon. |
Re: : What I Told Igbo Leaders – Oba Of Lagos by ipleddge: 2:06am On Apr 07, 2015 |
I get land here too |
Re: : What I Told Igbo Leaders – Oba Of Lagos by ezeagu(m): 2:08am On Apr 07, 2015 |
Weird. |
Re: : What I Told Igbo Leaders – Oba Of Lagos by adediranta(m): 2:53am On Apr 07, 2015 |
whareefa...AMBODE is winning Lagos this saturday |
Re: : What I Told Igbo Leaders – Oba Of Lagos by adediranta(m): 2:54am On Apr 07, 2015 |
chaii I don sleep walk go overbook space |
Re: : What I Told Igbo Leaders – Oba Of Lagos by chamboy(m): 7:07am On Apr 07, 2015 |
I need the Truth on dis matter |
Re: : What I Told Igbo Leaders – Oba Of Lagos by Texcoco(m): 7:25am On Apr 07, 2015 |
No need crying over spilt milk,just brace yourself for Igbo tsunami... |
Re: : What I Told Igbo Leaders – Oba Of Lagos by AustineE1: 7:31am On Apr 07, 2015 |
Cowards they are called and cowards they will always be,changing his earlier statement mid-way can not convince us not to vote for Jimi Agbaje,who by far is a better candidate. We ve listened to the Audio tape and we heard what the ba*tard Oba who is a miscreant said,for this reason even those of us who are undecided on who to vote for,will definately vote for Jimi Agbaje....we know the house reps seats we won,they pain them well well!!!! |
Re: : What I Told Igbo Leaders – Oba Of Lagos by hensben(m): 7:37am On Apr 07, 2015 |
I know you are lying but continue ...na Ambode still sure pass |
Re: : What I Told Igbo Leaders – Oba Of Lagos by phlio(m): 9:42am On Apr 07, 2015 |
Bekwarra:must u book space |
Re: : What I Told Igbo Leaders – Oba Of Lagos by phlio(m): 9:43am On Apr 07, 2015 |
adediranta:how sure are u bro...cos I doubt it sir |
Re: : What I Told Igbo Leaders – Oba Of Lagos by phlio(m): 9:43am On Apr 07, 2015 |
chamboy:what truth my bro |
Re: : What I Told Igbo Leaders – Oba Of Lagos by phlio(m): 9:44am On Apr 07, 2015 |
AustineE1:smh for u sir |
Re: : What I Told Igbo Leaders – Oba Of Lagos by phlio(m): 9:44am On Apr 07, 2015 |
hensben:don't be too sure oga |
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