Oba of Lagos Rilwanu Akiolu has
showered his blessing on Igbo in
Lagos.
He spoke in his palace when he received
some Igbo leaders at a victory palace to
mark the victory of Lagos State Governor,
Akinwunmi Ambode.
The party was held to commemorate
Ambode’s swearing-in, which held earlier
that day at the Tafawa Balewa Square.
High Chief Azubuike Ekwerekwu (Obosi)
quoted the Oba as, among other thing,
praying for the success of the Igbo in Lagos
at the event in the presence of titled chiefs.
Different ethnic groups and religious
leaders were also present. Oba Akiolu
began pouring blessings upon the Igbo. He
said: “They said I hate the Igbo, as a royal
father, I’m mandated by oath to show love
to every person irrespective of the state or
nation you come from; but what I’m saying
is that they should not exceed their limit.
As the Oba of Lagos, irrespective of my
position, I have my limit and will never
exceed it.
“Truly, Lagos belongs to all, but it has
origin and owners. Therefore, what will not
be acceptable to you, please do not do it in
Lagos State.
“Ndigbo, it shall be well with you, and your
childrens’ children, the fertile land of Lagos
shall continue to bless you.
“You shall grow old, you shall not bury your
children; instead your children shall bury
you at old age. Most importantly, we shall
live with love and in peace as one people
without a separate country, but only one
nation Nigeria.”
Immediately after Oba Akiolu’s prayers, the
crowd, including Ndieze Igbo, their titled
chiefs and the Lagos State white cap chiefs
went into dancing.
The Igbo monarchs were ushered into the
Oba’s living room where they were treated
to different kinds of foods and drinks.
The leader of the delegation, Chief
Ekwerekwu (Obosi) who is an Igbo
stakeholder and All Progressives Congress
(APC) leader, said by the Oba’s statement,
it is glaring that he never hated the Igbo.
He added: “Kabiyesi is a philanthropist who
has feelings for the downtrodden. He
stands by his words and never pretends.
And according to him, Kabiyesi has been
helpful to so many Igbo in different areas,
including himself.



southwestreporters.com/oba-akiolu-showers-blessings-on-igbo/

Ok

dats cool

He talks too much for an Oba. He also sounds like a semi illiterate who is not well travelled.
BTW, he should keep his "blessings " his people need them the most.

The only Person who can SHOWER BLESSINGS on IGBOS is almighty GOD.

Lagoon

Our limit does not include telling us who will vote for, its democracy not monachy

The man was just protecting his political interest. It's understandable.

We made fun of the whole thing and some of us still made money from it too via crested T-shirts and caps selling.

Others are talking hate but we Igbos are talking business.

Lagooners are paying homage

Na them carry themselves go there again o

Reserve your blessings for placards carriers ..
..As you can see, the almighty has blessed us abundantly.
Remain blessed, Oba Akiolu.

God bless him, we igbos don't do problem.

Those cowards and back biters have gone to meet him again.

oluks05:
Oba of Lagos Rilwanu Akiolu has
showered his blessing on Igbo in
Lagos.
He spoke in his palace when he received
some Igbo leaders at a victory palace to
mark the victory of Lagos State Governor,
Akinwunmi Ambode.
The party was held to commemorate
Ambode’s swearing-in, which held earlier
that day at the Tafawa Balewa Square.
High Chief Azubuike Ekwerekwu (Obosi)
quoted the Oba as, among other thing,
praying for the success of the Igbo in Lagos
at the event in the presence of titled chiefs.
Different ethnic groups and religious
leaders were also present. Oba Akiolu
began pouring blessings upon the Igbo. He
said: “They said I hate the Igbo, as a royal
father, I’m mandated by oath to show love
to every person irrespective of the state or
nation you come from; [s[b]]but what I’m saying
is that they should not exceed their limit.[/b][/s]
As the Oba of Lagos, irrespective of my
position, I have my limit and will never
exceed it.
“Truly, Lagos belongs to all, but it has
origin and owners. Therefore, what will not
be acceptable to you, please do not do it in
Lagos State.
“Ndigbo, it shall be well with you, and your
childrens’ children, the fertile land of Lagos
shall continue to bless you.
“You shall grow old, you shall not bury your
children; instead your children shall bury
you at old age. Most importantly, we shall
live with love and in peace as one people
without a separate country, but only one
nation Nigeria.”
Immediately after Oba Akiolu’s prayers, the
crowd, including Ndieze Igbo, their titled
chiefs and the Lagos State white cap chiefs
went into dancing.
The Igbo monarchs were ushered into the
Oba’s living room where they were treated
to different kinds of foods and drinks.
The leader of the delegation, Chief
Ekwerekwu (Obosi) who is an Igbo
stakeholder and All Progressives Congress
(APC) leader, said by the Oba’s statement,
it is glaring that he never hated the Igbo.
He added: “Kabiyesi is a philanthropist who
has feelings for the downtrodden. He
stands by his words and never pretends.
And according to him, Kabiyesi has been
helpful to so many Igbo in different areas,
including himself.



southwestreporters.com/oba-akiolu-showers-blessings-on-igbo/

Baldardash!
Oba,their isn't any LIMIT Whatsoever.Every and Any Nigerian has equal Right.Unless you are saying that we are running Regionalism.

no offence but i think this Oba is a f00l

kendrick9:
no offence but i think this Oba is a f00l

Yet your leaders still went to meet/beg a f00l? You guys are the cause of whatever you face. In Yoruba culture you don't disrespect an elder let alone a king. Besides, the Nigerian constitution recognizes the king, if you can call your Igbo kings f00l that does nt mean you have license to do that in another man's land and I know definitely you cant go out on lagos streets with loud speakers and microphone hurling insults at him. Coward.

doublewisdom:
He talks too much for an Oba. He also sounds like a semi illiterate who is not well travelled.
BTW, he should keep his "blessings " his people need them the most.

Please don't start. The monarch was on point this time around. Everybody should show some mutual respect and obey the laws of the land. I believe we all can begin to piece together some peaceful coexistence and the Oba has laid such a foundation.

When the going gets tough, the tough gets tough.

airmark:


Yet your leaders still went to meet/beg a f00l? You guys are the cause of whatever you face. In Yoruba culture you don't disrespect an elder let alone a king. Besides, the Nigerian constitution recognizes the king, if you can call your Igbo kings f00l that does nt mean you have license to do that in another man's land and I know definitely you cant go out on lagos streets with loud speakers and microphone hurling insults at him. Coward.

u won't dare call me a coward face to face, i can assure u.

When a SW Oba pronounces his 'blessings' on a non-SWner you know his days are numbered...ask GEJ

Time to get over the past... all man shld be matured abt dis

The goat should keep his blessings.

There isn't a limit to which a Nigerian can act in any part of Nigeria so far it is not against the constitution.

Is it not one Nigeria, abi make we do Oduastan and Biafra?

Ogba Lil Wayne Akiolu should keep his praise to his fellow lagoon adventurers.

Oba Akiolu is a politician. They don't always mean whatever they say. I can't lose sleep over any politician.

saintfizzo:
Time to get over the past... all man shld be matured abt dis

Stop protecting this man, it is awful to defend a man as vile as he is.
His speech is enough reason for a dethroning.

kendrick9:
u won't dare call me a coward face to face, i can assure u.

Ok do the needful, go to Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos with your goons and start cursing the Oba of Lagos and protesting if you are none. It's online that we would see all you keyboard warriors typing rubbish. Hardworking and deligent Igbo people doing their legitimate businesses in Lagos don't have time for all these ludicrous tribalistic stuffs you guys do online. It's irritating.

Its a disgrace to refer to.ex-cop akiolu as an oba.

He has so belittled himself.

hmmm...he exceeded his limit when he brought the lagoon issue...anyways good one for trying to re-unite lagosians again

the senseless ObaZulu of lagoon keep his useless 'blessings' for his lazy omonile and 'owo mi da' brothers that harass Nigerians especially in lagos

fr3do:


Stop protecting this man, it is awful to defend a man as vile as he is.
His speech is enough reason for a dethroning.

I feel U but I'm of the opinion that life is too short to hold on to unnecessary grudges

saintfizzo:

I feel U but I'm of the opinion that life is too short to hold on to unnecessary grudges

My worry about a traditional ruler that threatened genocide against my people is not an unnecessary grudge.

fr3do:


My worry about a traditional ruler that threatened genocide against my people is not an unnecessary grudge.

It was a careless statement not a threat... he's alrdy being chastised and criticised... it's not a political appointment hence we can't demote him... the same man is saying his blessings now as a sign of silent apology... u think d. grudge is worth it?