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/

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I need the Truth on dis matter

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!!!!

I know you are lying but continue
...na Ambode still sure pass

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adediranta:
whareefa...AMBODE is winning Lagos this saturday

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chamboy:
I need the Truth on dis matter

what truth my bro

AustineE1:
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!!!!

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hensben:
I know you are lying but continue
...na Ambode still sure pass

don't be too sure oga