PHIPEX:
While I agree that traditional stool has to be revered, it's absolutely immature for the Oba of Akure to issue this kind of condition aimed not to restore peace but to humiliate. If the Nigeria state folds its hand and allow this to take root let it be known that the ripple effect can transcend beyond the Southwest. The traditional authority across the geopolitical zone has no absolute power to close down the economic activity of lawful citizens of this country as long as the constitution remains.

It's easy to see it as a victory for the Oba but it could turn out to be a case of pennywise and pound foolish. There are better ways to restore peace and sanity in Akure rather than act like an absolute dictator. This can be viewed like a perfect case of inferiority complex, why should an Oba feel threatened because another dressed like a king? Will Queen Elizabeth feel threatened if another man dresses like a king in London.

kajoula:


we all know they are rude and ill mannered but not to the extent of killing,lets love our fellow brothers and accommodate their weaknesses.
WE ARE ALL NIGERIANS.

liberty300:
trash!! He can't do that..hes not the state government



You don't pick a fight with the igbos and win. Ask northern nigeria how they're looking now, ask the oba that wished them death by lagoon how his people are dying in the lagoon(they say am insensitive by saying this but what da hell..)

If this news is true, then the oba and his people have difficult days ahead. Am not bragging, am just stating the obvious

Before you talk, remember what led to this..the dressing of an Igbo that honored his invitation. After Wch the Igbo apologized after being humiliated..it takes a big man to admit when he's wrong, it takes a bigger man to apologize even when he's right

wezegrim:
Igbo ain't rude.love my heritage

FTBOY:
exactly my point! the title and the crown are not necessary.......our people just dey fall dem hand anyhow

kingzizzy:



What I wrote is fact. As an Igbo man, I am bound by the constitution of Nigeria not the laws of your Deji. What do you think Nigeria is all about? Yoruba laws? Hausa law? Igbo law? No. It's all about what the constitution allows me and under that constitution, I'm entitled under freedom of association and expression to have an 'Eze Ndigbo' anywhere in Yoruba land.

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dont get too emotional with him

The Question you should al ask yourself, is staring you in the face:

Can that Yoruba/Hausa King/Sarakin/Oba/Eze go and remove someone your Igbo Eze selected to represent him, and impose their own choice in his place?

That is the issue at stake.

Address that issue and matter is settled.


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saintandsinnerz:

The question should be have you ever moved out of your enclave before with the aim of starting a trade in the south east and was not allowed? Igbo land especially Enugu where i have stayed very well, their are a lot of Yorubas doing their various businesses and nobody disturbs them. Do you know why? It is because nobody has time for them not because they are saints, but because nobody actually has time for trivialities! The problem with the Yorubas is that they are paranoia and have deep-seated hatred for anything Igbo, hence they always read meaning to non issues. What started this problem is the alleged election of an Igbo man as the head of the market association. I think in any human organisation, the majority always carry the vote. If the election was conducted free and fair i don't know why there should be so much noise. Maybe the Yorubas are saying since it is in Yoruba land that the leader of the market union should always be a Yoruba. But such arrangement may not be feasible if a particular tribe has the majority number. The leadership of the market should be rotational among all the ethnic groups there to foster peaceful co-existent. It is not ideal that it should even be contemplated that only a Yoruba person should head the market union.

princemillla:
Why having eze ndigbo in the zoo ?

Wen I saw Igbo shops in akure I was like what!
Igbo are really dominating everywhere.
Is there oba or baale in any of the igboland?

kingzizzy:




I may not be based in Akure, but as far as I'm concerned as an Igbo man, the constitution is greater than the Deji. The constitution grants me the right to treat Akure as if it was Enugu. In other words, I can elect an 'Eze' and conduct any cultural event I want. The Deji is only a Monarch in his palace. Outside his Palace, he is just another Nigerian. I'm not bound by any law to respect him. So I encourage my fellow Igbos to forget about that Yoruba king and enjoy the freedom accorded to them by the constitution to conduct the traditional affairs anywhere in Nigeria

MrEverest:
This is ridiculous, laughable & crazy. What nonsense did I just read? This zoo of a country is supposed to have freedom of expression, freedom of speech, association, religion & cultural identity as well as to live anywhere within its borders! I cant believe this sh!t is happening!! The Igbos in that place must never do any of those nonsense that !d!ot requested of them. They should either forcefully open their business or leave that place !!

boxer022:
Personally since the Monarch of the state has dethroned the eze ndi igbo and has also stopped the traders from opening their shop I believe the best thing to do is leave the state and move to another state wheruthey will be more accepted. That is my own opinion.

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You sure say you no be relation to this Oba!

Una Badt too much!


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LIAR! LIAR!! LIAR!!!


Let them publish the Receipt!



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PointB:


The state in question is in Nigeria, unless were you agree with the fact that we are talking about an area in the Zoo reserved for baboons or some kind of primitive hominid. If we still refer to the geographical entity as Nigeria, the people are not going anywhere until the country disintegrate. What they need to do is to enforce their constitutional rights against those motivated by inferiority complex and laziness!

wiseoneking:
Look at what this yorubas are messing with the igbos, even in their own land. YOU GUYS ARE TRULY COWARDS.

PHIPEX:
While I agree that traditional stool has to be revered, it's absolutely immature for the Oba of Akure to issue this kind of condition aimed not to restore peace but to humiliate. If the Nigeria state folds its hand and allow this to take root let it be known that the ripple effect can transcend beyond the Southwest. The traditional authority across the geopolitical zone has no absolute power to close down the economic activity of lawful citizens of this country as long as the constitution remains.

It's easy to see it as a victory for the Oba but it could turn out to be a case of pennywise and pound foolish. There are better ways to restore peace and sanity in Akure rather than act like an absolute dictator. This can be viewed like a perfect case of inferiority complex, why should an Oba feel threatened because another dressed like a king? Will Queen Elizabeth feel threatened if another man dresses like a king in London.

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Yes, he did....

And stop acting "dumb" like you dont know.


How do you explain someone who crowned himself a "King", and then goes to depose the annointed (Babaloja of Oja Oba!) deputy of the authentic King, .....installing hi sown choice?

Is that not a "CHALLENGE" to the Deji of Akure?

Do you know the meaning of "Oja Oba"? (The Kings Market)

Why cant you people tell yourself the truth? What is wrong, is wrong!

You dont provoke someone with authority, especially if he is your host, and expect no repercussions.

These Ibos are taking their imbecility too far


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gbosaa:



There is no conflict of authority when it comes to such matters in the South East. There is a governor and commissioner for commerce and trade who deal with such matters. The Ezes or whatever names they are called don't interfere in such matters.

They do not impose anybody on any association. Eg, Onitsha main market has its leadership and Omatta chairman. Obi of Onitsha can NEVER impose anyone on them. They have their election through which the traders vote and elect their leadership. Thats how things are done in the east..

Akure is NOT in the East, Each to its own .

In Rome, you act as Romans... otherwise the King throws you into the dungeon, to be eaten by Lions.

nnemmpi:
All those parading themself as eze indigbo in Lagos, Ogun, osun,ondo, ekiti and Oyo are all criminal .they are not recognise in Igbo land. I am from IMO state,I know what am saying. I support the Yorubas in these one, because in IMO state where I hail from there is notting Oba of Yoruba in IMO,anambra,abia,Enugu, ebonyi

teeboila:
though i'm a yoruba guy(from ondo state precisely) but all what d Deji of Akure is asking of from the Igbo in Akure is more of a recipe for division in an already tense state with great divisions along ethnic and tribal lines as seen in the 2015 election and more reason for the actualisation and agitation of the biafrans in the first place i.e intimidation. How do you describe a situation whereby an Oba would order the closure of shops belonging to an ethnic group because he's offended by their leader, what section of our 1999 constitution as amended gave him the right to do so.

aylagos:
when that silly king finish wit ur useless tribe in akure, u will join them to beg for mercy

IdisuleOurOwn:



What is this one saying?

When you are told to go to school, you said no that you are interested in trading. Now see what it has caused.

It is APOLOGY and not APOPLOGY.

tete7000:


Sorry if I may ask between oba and the governor, who have superior power?' I need to be educated.

Astonvanquish:
am Yoruba the Oba has no right to lock people's shops no matter where they are from,am not a subject of any king, I hate monarchy this is a republican society no man has the divine right to stop others from doing their work,to be honest our so called traditional rulers has done more harm than good to our society at large.

HrmOlolade:
Foolish fl*thead bastard, the King should have declared war on them. Let the killing spree start on them and their blood should be used to clean our land from their bad lucks

magicminister:
[size=19pt]woooow!!

I don tire for this country i swear!.
too much hate, too much tribalism.

I thought the eze-ndigbo guy has already apologized?
Why not show some mercy and let him be after some serious caution and probably Fine!
This one is unnecessary show of power![/size]

How can we claim "one Nigeria" when an Oba is Hindering other Nigerians (ibos) from trading within a Nigeria state due to their tribal affiliations?
Of course, the culture of the Home state should be respected and honored but traders should not be asked to close shops as long as they are up to date on their rent, tax and levies.

Mega005:
Gud! what nonsense? I aint * tribal bigot but I don't like when some people behave senselessly in another man's land and protect ther own jealously..
What is d nid for eze indi-whatever in a yoruba land?? Its so absurb and unnecesary..


I don't mind them having a chairman or president representing to protect the interest of igbos leaving and working in another mans land.l
Its high time d true igbo leaders call their men to order in strong words..