Ikwerres deny ancestral affiliation with South-East
4th July 2024
Ikwerres
• L – R: Senator Andrew Uchendu, HRH Damian Ejiohu, Dr Stella Elechi. Godspower Onuekwa and Dr Sam Emejuru at the book presentation

By
Dennis Naku
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The Ikwerre ethnic nationality in Rivers State has insisted that they have no ancestral link with the South-Eastern part of the country, as being erroneously portrayed in some quarters.

They maintained that they are a distinct ethnic group in Rivers State, South-South of Nigeria, and are by no means connected to the Igbos, who are located in the South-East geo-political zone of the country.

A prominent Ikwerre elder, Sir Mike Elechi, stated this at the launch of a book titled ‘Without Prejudice: An Exploration of Ikwerre History,’ written by the late Dick Azunda Hekerem Emejuru.

Represented by His Royal Highness Damian Ejiohuo, the Nye Nwe-Ali Ndele in Emohua Local Government Area of the state, Elechi, a member of the Rivers State Civil Service Commission, who was the chairman of the occasion, said in his address that the Ikwerres have a migration history from the ancient Benin kingdom, adding, “At about 1438 AD, there was a revolution in the Benin kingdom, which led to the assassination of the heir apparent to the throne of the Oba of Benin.”

He added, “The revolution was premised on human sacrifice during a particular festival. Some princes – namely, Asava, Oniche, Akalaka and Owiri – spearheaded the revolution. All of the princes involved in the skirmish ran eastwards for safety with their families.

“Akalaka moved down with his family of two wives and children to Elele (Okani-eli). His first wife begat two sons – Ekpeye and Ogba – and the second wife begat Iwhurohna, Etche and Ngwa…The same incident that led to the Benin revolution reared its ugly head again at Elele. It was to your tents oh Israel. Ekpeye, led by his first son Ehuda, crossed the Sombriero River with Ogba, and the latter moved towards the Orashi area.

“Iwhurohna and his barrage of three wives and many children decided to remain at Elele, ‘Akwerrile naa soh nii nowa’’ meaning ‘we have decided to remain here,’ and that was how the name Ikwerre came to be.”

Former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, who was represented by Senator Andrew Uchendu, urged the Ikwerre people to be proud of who they are, stressing the roles politicians can play in preserving the Ikwerre history.

Who cares

Anakogheri. The group is insignificant. They don't speak for Ikwerre people.

One of the speakers is representing Rotimi Amaechi, same Amaechi that said he's Igbo.

These folks are suffering from identity crisis.

Former secretary of Ohanaeze Uche Okwukwu who is from Ikwerrre agrees that Ikwerrre people are Igbo. https://punchng.com/ikwerre-are-igbo-ex-ohanaeze-sec-gen/


You say that same mother gave birth to Ikwerre and Ngwa, but I have never seen one Ngwa person saying they are not Igbo.

Some group of people will avoid this thread or unleash bitterness here.

CC gistray

Was bantering some South American guys today about the similar flag designs of Venezuela,Colombia and Ecuador and one Brazillian had to school me about how they used to be One country until recently. Its the same with Serbia and Montenegro,Sudan and those recent breakaways

Biafra, like Catalonia might eventually leave and thats good for us alll

So funny its still same 2024, the SE is still trying to force other groups that have always been a distinct group since 1000B.C.E to join them and identify as one. Not impressed

MasterJayJay:
Anakogheri. The group is insignificant. They don't speak for Ikwerre people.

One of the speakers is representing Rotimi Amaechi, same Amaechi that said he's Igbo.

These folks are suffering from identity crisis.

And why should that bother you this much since you're not Ikwerre

Younguys should learn to understand that this is 2024 and its dumb to wanna impose or force your identity on an independent group

By the way, dem say una be brothers, meaning dem reject una proposal cum put una for brotherzone, that one na like World Cuo already, so make una still happy small

If ngwa is your brothers that means mbaise is your brothers too because u can't separate ngwa and mbaise ... If mbaise is your brother that means obowo and umuahia is your brother too

If etche is your brothers that means NGO okpala are your brothers too and if that's the case owerri are your brothers too


Left to be Ikwerre would have been put in their place since

Paraman:
CC gistray

U don run from Anioma enter Ikwerre?
🤔

Emergency lover of South South

mrvitalis:
If ngwa is your brothers that means mbaise is your brothers too because u can't separate ngwa and mbaise ... If mbaise is your brother that means obowo and umuahia is your brother too

If etche is your brothers that means NGO okpala are your brothers too and if that's the case owerri are your brothers too


Left to be Ikwerre would have been put in their place since

Bro, U go explain explain explain today till u...

MasterJayJay:
Anakogheri. The group is insignificant. They don't speak for Ikwerre people.

One of the speakers is representing Rotimi Amaechi, same Amaechi that said he's Igbo.

These folks are suffering from identity crisis.

Former secretary of Ohanaeze Uche Okwukwu who is from Ikwerrre agrees that Ikwerrre people are Igbo. https://punchng.com/ikwerre-are-igbo-ex-ohanaeze-sec-gen/

Very confused people the funny thing here is the bini kingdom is yet to even recognise them as descendants of bini kingdom.

gistray:

U don run from Anioma enter Ikwerre?
🤔

Emergency lover of South South

Ikwerre no b igbo

Paraman:
Ikwerre no b igbo

K

CyrusVI:


And why should that bother you this much since you're not Ikwerre

Younguys should learn to understand that this is 2024 and its dumb to wanna impose or force your identity on an independent group

By the way, dem say una be brothers, meaning dem reject una proposal cum put una for brotherzone, that one na like World Cuo already, so make una still happy small

Toddler that just created account this month, go and play in the sand.
This topic is above you.

Mrexcell:



Very confused people the funny thing here is the bini kingdom is yet to even recognise them as descendants of bini kingdom.

Oga go and get your facts right! If e dey pain you, hit your fucking head for wall, or better still jump off a cliff for all I care. You're one lame, delusional being who thinks what he says is nothing distinct from the truth and thus, must be forced down the throats of others. If Ikwerres say they are not Igbos, what then is your business? How does it affect you? Does it affect your libido?

We fit say we are from Fouta Jallon and it's still none of your business.


Besides, you don't even know the history of the Igbos. If you link it to Gad, the Israelite, then you're intellectually bankrupt as well. Why do I say so? You claim the Ikwerres are confused for saying they are not Igbos. But aren't you confused for saying you Igbos are from a Jewish ancestry? It has been debunked over and over and over, but you and your ilk have chosen to live that lie.

MasterJayJay:

Toddler that just created account this month, go and play in the sand.
This topic is above you.

Stop wasting your energy on those Ronu miscreants.

Just reply them with K
When they start misbehaving or ask them their state of origin

I am proudly Ikwerre and we are proudly Igbos. No more no less.

Ikwerre is not Igbo but ngwa and Etche who are Igbos are your brother's. It takes a hopeless lunatic to take these drunken loafers serious.

LadyExcellency:

Ikwerres deny ancestral affiliation with South-East
4th July 2024
Ikwerres
• L – R: Senator Andrew Uchendu, HRH Damian Ejiohu, Dr Stella Elechi. Godspower Onuekwa and Dr Sam Emejuru at the book presentation

By
Dennis Naku
Kindly share this story:

The Ikwerre ethnic nationality in Rivers State has insisted that they have no ancestral link with the South-Eastern part of the country, as being erroneously portrayed in some quarters.

They maintained that they are a distinct ethnic group in Rivers State, South-South of Nigeria, and are by no means connected to the Igbos, who are located in the South-East geo-political zone of the country.

A prominent Ikwerre elder, Sir Mike Elechi, stated this at the launch of a book titled ‘Without Prejudice: An Exploration of Ikwerre History,’ written by the late Dick Azunda Hekerem Emejuru.

Represented by His Royal Highness Damian Ejiohuo, the Nye Nwe-Ali Ndele in Emohua Local Government Area of the state, Elechi, a member of the Rivers State Civil Service Commission, who was the chairman of the occasion, said in his address that the Ikwerres have a migration history from the ancient Benin kingdom, adding, “At about 1438 AD, there was a revolution in the Benin kingdom, which led to the assassination of the heir apparent to the throne of the Oba of Benin.”

He added, “The revolution was premised on human sacrifice during a particular festival. Some princes – namely, Asava, Oniche, Akalaka and Owiri – spearheaded the revolution. All of the princes involved in the skirmish ran eastwards for safety with their families.

“Akalaka moved down with his family of two wives and children to Elele (Okani-eli). His first wife begat two sons – Ekpeye and Ogba – and the second wife begat Iwhurohna, Etche and Ngwa…The same incident that led to the Benin revolution reared its ugly head again at Elele. It was to your tents oh Israel. Ekpeye, led by his first son Ehuda, crossed the Sombriero River with Ogba, and the latter moved towards the Orashi area.

“Iwhurohna and his barrage of three wives and many children decided to remain at Elele, ‘Akwerrile naa soh nii nowa’’ meaning ‘we have decided to remain here,’ and that was how the name Ikwerre came to be.”

Former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, who was represented by Senator Andrew Uchendu, urged the Ikwerre people to be proud of who they are, stressing the roles politicians can play in preserving the Ikwerre history.

Lying Elders!. Let me complete your story, whilst:
Akalaka ( A bini name with Igbo meaning) migrated and founded Ikwerre, His other compatriots from Bini, namely:
Asava founded Asaba
Oniche founded Onicha
Then, of course Owiri founded Owerri as we know it today.

In conclusion, If Asaba are Igbos and will be joining SE as Anioma State capital soon, Onicha and Owerri are already in SE. Mr Chief Linus Mba, does that mean that Akalaka and his descendants should also be in SE?

Ngwa that prides theirselves as the populous Igbo dialect... The whine

Who cares

mrvitalis:
If ngwa is your brothers that means mbaise is your brothers too because u can't separate ngwa and mbaise ... If mbaise is your brother that means obowo and umuahia is your brother too

If etche is your brothers that means NGO okpala are your brothers too and if that's the case owerri are your brothers too


Left to be Ikwerre would have been put in their place since

It is even mbaise that is central igbo, this is so laughable, If ikwere and ngwa are related that means ikwere is igbo

mrvitalis:
If ngwa is your brothers that means mbaise is your brothers too because u can't separate ngwa and mbaise ... If mbaise is your brother that means obowo and umuahia is your brother too

If etche is your brothers that means NGO okpala are your brothers too and if that's the case owerri are your brothers too


Left to be Ikwerre would have been put in their place since

Are you threatening the Ikwerres because they said they are not Igbos? It's you Igbos that are forcing yourselves on the Ikwerres

ZIAZI:


Oga go and get your facts right! If e dey pain you, hit your fucking head for wall, or better still jump off a cliff for all I care. You're one lame, delusional being who thinks what he says is nothing distinct from the truth and thus, must be forced down the throats of others. If Ikwerres say they are not Igbos, what then is your business? How does it affect you? Does it affect your libido?

We fit say we are from Fouta Jallon and it's still none of your business.


Besides, you don't even know the history of the Igbos. If you link it to Gad, the Israelite, then you're intellectually bankrupt as well. Why do I say so? You claim the Ikwerres are confused for saying they are not Igbos. But aren't you confused for saying you Igbos are from a Jewish ancestry? It has been debunked over and over and over, but you and your ilk have chosen to live that lie.

You need to give your own ‘monitoring’ a rest too! A lot of Igbo know the anti-Igbo agenda mounted by a vile, insecure and bigoted group against Ndigbo interests from the late 60s to date, and for so long as there are Ikwerre who agree to being Igbo, there are I’ll always be Igbo like me and the brother you quoted who will engage with the 5th-columnists, impostors and misguided Ikwerre who think they can mount a campaign of calumny against us and work against our interests!

If indeed you are Ikwerre, of course you’re entitled to your Stockholm-syndrome inspired anti-Igbo stance! But don’t think you can shut Igbo up who know exactly the game being played on this forum!

I just took a quick look at your recent posts and know exactly what you’re all about! If you are Ikwerre, then you’re cut from the same cloth as the ilk of Wike and other senseless Igbo haters who believe that hating on Ndigbo and taking a anti-Igbo stance on national issues will ingratiate them with their Fulani/Yoruba hegemonic overlords!

Paraman:
Are you threatening the Ikwerres because they said they are not Igbos? It's you Igbos that are forcing yourselves on the Ikwerres

There is no threat I simply want the Ikwerre people to write to Ohaneze as a group stating they are not longer part of it case closed

mrvitalis:

There is no threat I simply want the Ikwerre people to write to Ohaneze as a group stating they are not longer part of it case closed

Ikwerres have always claimed not to be Igbos. Ikwerres can't be blame if some few Ikwerres choose to be scamming ohaneze

Why do other minority tribes in the SS not want to associate with the ibos. 😂.

We never even rest for Aniomas case. So called major tribe begging other minority tribes for unity. As at now, even Ijaws get levels pass the ibos.

shortgun:
My grandfather told me that Igbo is not a tribe, he said that Igbo is a nation.
A nation with many tribes and tribes with many dialects.
He told how every ethnic group from Benin down to the oceans were all Igbos and regarded as Igbos until the Civil War happened and some of them changed to different ethnic groups to escape persecution targeted at Igbos and to benefit from handouts by the Government.

You have said it all.

Thanks.

shortgun:
My grandfather told me that Igbo is not a tribe, he said that Igbo is a nation.
A nation with many tribes and tribes with many dialects.
He told how every ethnic group from Benin down to the oceans were all Igbos and regarded as Igbos until the Civil War happened and some of them changed to different ethnic groups to escape persecution targeted at Igbos and to benefit from handouts by the Government.

But ibos were persecuting them because Ibos know that they are not ibos. You people won't even accept abekeleke people as real ibos let alone those that are not even in your region 😂