The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has insisted before an Ikeja High Court, on Tuesday that he remains the rightfully elected monarch of Lagos.

This he disclosed at the resumed hearing of a suit challenging his right to the throne as Oba of Lagos.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that on May 22, 2017 the last adjournment day which was a day to the 14-year anniversary of his coronation on May 23, 2003 as the Oba of Lagos, Akiolu, citing historical sources, had told the court that he is the bona fide monarch of the state.

Akiolu’s title is being challenged by Prince Adedoyin Adebiyi and Prince Rasheed Modile who are both of the Akinsemoyin Ruling House of Lagos.
NAN also recalls that Adebiyi and Modile were candidates chosen by the Akinsemoyin Ruling House to contest the Obaship title in 2003 after the demise of Oba Adeyinka Oyekan, the then Oba of Lagos in 2003.
They lost the race to Akiolu who they alleged had no rightful claim to the throne.
Joined in the suit as respondents are the state governor and the Attorney-General of Lagos State, Prince Awobade Pearse,
Others are the representative of the Ologun Kutere Ruling House and Chief J.J Junaid – Eko and the head of the traditional white cap chiefs of Lagos.
Other respondents include Prince Kola Balogun and Mr Musibau Kelani, who are the respectively the Head and Secretary of the Eshilokun Royal Family.
While being cross examined by Mr Babatunde Fashanu (SAN), Akiolu reasserted that the age-long traditional customs and traditions were followed in his selection as an oba.
Responding to claims that he was elected less than 90-days after the demise of Oyekan which is contrary to customs, Akiolu said that such a rule was non– existent.
“There have been 21 Obas of Lagos before the late Oba Oyekan, in the Lagos State selection of Obas, there is no 90-day rule.
“By the grace of God, I am a lawyer, I am duty bound to speak the truth, I have a duty to assist the court.
“The 90-day rule does not exist in the selection of Obas,”he said.
Akiolu disputed the claims of Adebiyi and Modile that he was not a descendant of Oba Ologun Kutere, a former Oba of Lagos who reigned from the late 1700s to the early 1800s.
“Oba Ologun Kutere had five children, one of which was Akiolu, Akintoye was the last child and Akiolu and Olusi were the older children.
“Akintoye was three months old when Oba Ologun Kutere died, I don’t know how old Akiolu was when his father died.
“By the grace of God, I am a direct descendant of Akiolu Ologun Kutere.”
When asked by Fashanu to state in order of seniority, the children of Oba Ologun Kutere, Akiolu retorted “I don’t know, I don’t work at the births and deaths registry.
“What is important is that Akiolu is the child of Ologun Kutere.
“There have been three members of the Akiolu family who ran for the Oba of Lagos including an Akiolu family member known as Baba Ita-Ado, I can’t remember when he ran and I cannot tell lies.
“All Lagos princes who have no curse placed on them are entitled to run for the kingship, it is however the prerogative of the king makers to choose who will be king.
“Many are called, few are chosen,” he said.
Akiolu noted that his being capped as Oba during his coronation ceremony by a representative of the Eleboro family was not illegal despite the fact that it was not presided over by Chief Eleboro, who personally caps Obas of Lagos.
“Contrary to claims that in the history of Lagos, no Oba has been capped by any person other than Chief Eleboro, Oba Adeniji Adele was capped by Chief Gafir.
“The Eleboro family capped me,”he said.
Akiolu denied holding grudges against individuals who he allegedly disliked by preventing them from succeeding him as the monarch in future.
“The claimants had wanted to meet with me somewhere to sign a document regarding the succession but I refused.

more at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/06/i-am-rightful-monarch-of-lagos-oba.html

You are a Tout and not a Monarch

QueenOfNepal:
You are a Tout and not a Monarch

Agreed

But far better than Obi of onitsha

If this is what Lagos can produce as monarch then Tinubu should be made Oba of Lagos.


A monarch that is still a politician for hire

sarrki:



Agreed

But far better than Obi of onitsha

Kindly do your comparison with your kind.



Oba Lil wayne is an Agbero on bead

sarrki:



Agreed

But far better than Obi of onitsha

Don't go there man.


This Akiolu is a political criminal, he stole his way to the the throne. Lagoon awaits him.

QueenOfNepal:
If this is what Lagos can produce as monarch then Tinubu should be made Oba of Lagos.


A monarch that is still a politician for hire

Gej that was given the chance to rule

What was the outcome?

He ruined everything

QueenOfNepal:
Kindly do your comparison with your kind.



Oba Lil wayne is an Agbero on bead

onitsha is a pool of poverty while lagos is the wealthiest city in west africa

The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has insisted before an Ikeja High Court, on Tuesday that he remains the rightfully elected monarch of Lagos.

Who elected you sir?

Shey INEC dey there?

balanceofterror1:




Don't go there man.


This Akiolu is a political criminal, he stole his way to the the throne. Lagoon awaits him.

What about Ojukwu that massacred Over 3 million people and ran away to meet a prostitute

sarrki:



Agreed

But far better than Obi of onitsha

FK081 come and take care of this one

QueenOfNepal:
FK081 come and take care of this one

I really have time for you guys today

sarrki:


Gej that was given the chance to rule

What was the outcome?

He ruined everything

Akiolu is a tout. A dismissed police officer.


He is a disgrace to that institution. He is a Motor Park tout

sarrki:



I really have time for you guys today

Patriot have time to defend a tout



Akiolu is a tout

“Akintoye was three months old when Oba Ologun Kutere died, I don’t know how old Akiolu was when his father died.
“By the grace of God, I am a direct descendant of Akiolu Ologun Kutere.”
When asked by Fashanu to state in order of seniority, the children of Oba Ologun Kutere,

Akiolu retorted “I don’t know, I don’t work at the births and deaths registry

Comedy in the court

QueenOfNepal:
Patriot have time to defend a tout



Akiolu is a tout

Let me play dirty small

Go and check

Obi of Onitsha was once a criminal

Oba Akiolu once put him behind bars

sarrki:





What about Ojukwu that massacred Over 3 million people and ran away to meet a prostitute

What about Afonja that sold millions of yelobas to Hausa funali in Kwara State?.


Hope you can remember how much that was paid to the yelobas by the killers of MKO?.

guy this is not igbo and Yoruba issue, we don't know him and I'm sure no easterner will comment here. you're just using tribe or ethnicity to drive your​ message to front page. I didn't even read it, I just read comments and I noticed.

battle of supremacy

Oba wey ur paper s

johnserek:


onitsha is a pool of poverty while lagos is the wealthiest city in west africa

A pool of poverty that boast of the biggest mkt in Africa.

If I ask you your state now you'll claim Lagos.

balanceofterror1:


What about Afonja that sold millions of yelobas to Hausa funali in Kwara State?.




Hope you can remember how much that was paid to the yelobas by the killers of MKO?.

MUMU POUPULATION OF ILORIN WEY NEVER REACH 900000
PLS TRY ANOTHER JOKE
ALSO AFONJA DID NOT DRESS LIKE A WOMAN TO RUN AWAY

balanceofterror1:



A pool of poverty that boast of the biggest mkt in Africa.

If I ask you your state now you'll claim Lagos.

YES BIGGEST MARKETS WITH OVER 100TRN WORTH OF GOODS

johnserek:

onitsha is a pool of poverty while lagos is the wealthiest city in west africa

..and also a no man's land

QueenOfNepal:
FK081 come and take care of this one

Are you calling for back up? The rules of engagement state that you should face your own battles alone! Deal with your opponent with facts and stop acting like a sissy!

johnserek:

MUMU POUPULATION OF ILORIN WEY NEVER REACH 900000 PLS TRY ANOTHER JOKE ALSO AFONJA DID NOT DRESS LIKE A WOMAN TO RUN AWAY

ALSO OJUKWU NEVER BEQUEATH AN EMIR TO HIS PPL

Funlord2:




Are you calling for back up? The rules of engagement state that you should face your own battles alone! Deal with your opponent with facts and stop acting like a sissy!

I don't engage in Yoruba v Igbo feud because of personal reasons. Don't forget that Akiolu is a Tout

johnserek:

MUMU POUPULATION OF ILORIN WEY NEVER REACH 900000 PLS TRY ANOTHER JOKE ALSO AFONJA DID NOT DRESS LIKE A WOMAN TO RUN AWAY

ALSO OJUKWU NEVER BEQUEATH AN EMIR TO HIS PPL

johnserek:

MUMU POUPULATION OF ILORIN WEY NEVER REACH 900000 PLS TRY ANOTHER JOKE ALSO AFONJA DID NOT DRESS LIKE A WOMAN TO RUN AWAY

ALSO OJUKWU NEVER BEQUEATH AN EMIR TO HIS PPL

johnserek:

MUMU POUPULATION OF ILORIN WEY NEVER REACH 900000 PLS TRY ANOTHER JOKE ALSO AFONJA DID NOT DRESS LIKE A WOMAN TO RUN AWAY

ALSO OJUKWU NEVER BEQUEATH AN EMIR TO HIS PPL

johnserek:

MUMU POUPULATION OF ILORIN WEY NEVER REACH 900000 PLS TRY ANOTHER JOKE ALSO AFONJA DID NOT DRESS LIKE A WOMAN TO RUN AWAY

ALSO OJUKWU NEVER BEQUEATH AN EMIR TO HIS PPL

QueenOfNepal:
I don't engage in Yoruba v Igbo feud because of personal reasons. Don't forget that Akiolu is a Tout

Prove to sarrki and his crew how much of a tout he is! I am neither of any of your wazobia squads I am only enjoying the view!