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Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by Franchise21(m): 8:41pm On Nov 10, 2016
Ovokoo:
Here is a list of the 5 most powerful traditional rulers in Nigeria.

http://ovoko.com.ng/5-powerful-traditional-rulers-nigeria/

5. Alaafin of Oyo

The Alaafin or Oyo is the traditional ruler of Oyo town in present day Oyo state. He is also influential beyond the borders of Oyo and is a close rival of the Ooni of Ife. The current Alaafin is Lamidi Adeyemi III.

4. Ooni of Ife

Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II was crowned the Ooni of Ife in December 2015 when he succeeded the late Ooni of ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade to become the 51st Ooni of Ife. He is the most powerful and influential traditional ruler in Yorubaland.

3. Oba of Benin

The Oba of Benin, or Omo N’Oba is the most influential traditional ruler in southern Nigeria. He is the traditional ruler of the Benin empire. The current traditional ruler who is the 40th Oba of Benin is 40th Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare I who was crowned in October 2016.

2. Emir of Kano

Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II who was the governor of Nigeria’s central bank became the Emir of Kano in 2014 where he succeed Ado Bayero. The Emirship in Kano is a highly respected one not just in the North but also in the political circles throughout Nigeria.

1. Sultan of Sokoto

The sultan of sokoto is the most powerful and influential traditional ruler in Nigeria. He is also the spiritual leader of more than 70 million Muslims in Nigeria and is revered by the Hausa/Fulani people in Northern Nigeria.

Source: http://ovoko.com.ng/5-powerful-traditional-rulers-nigeria/

OP, this thread is spot on. Same thinking as mine as I had planned creating this thread with same arrangement as urz

N/B: Oba of Benin isn't Ewuare 1 but Ewuare II
Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by OBAGADAFFI: 8:42pm On Nov 10, 2016
Ovokoo:

Personal arrangement determined by who? The federal government? Pls elucidate.

Ooni is the most powerful Traditional Ruler in the South considering his strength and size of his Domain the SW.

The same strength the Sultan of Sokoto is currently enjoying in the North.

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Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by Nobody: 8:42pm On Nov 10, 2016
Sultan and Emir are religious leaders not Traditional leaders.... Is Islam the tradition of the Northerners?

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Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by eponoloyin: 8:42pm On Nov 10, 2016
Tosinayoko:
Are no kings in the east?

crown no fit enter their ori pelebe, so none
if atal dem get, they won't regard it so why should we?

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Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by TVTKOKO(m): 8:42pm On Nov 10, 2016
Ovokoo abi wat do you call yourself. . Its obvious that you're a benin man thats why you rate the oba over d ooni.
The fact that you treat him like a semi god does not make the oba of benin higher in any way than the ooni of ife..

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Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by giles14(m): 8:43pm On Nov 10, 2016
kcnwaigbo:
The alaafin of oyo should not be in that list.Furthermore the obi of Onitsha should be included!!

The only traditional ruler in that list whose influence extends beyond his region is the sultan of sokoto who also doubles as the leader of Nigerian Muslims. Other could be classified based on their sphere of influence in their geopolitical zones

Se-obi of Onitsha
Sw-ooni of Ife
Ss-oba of Benin
Nc-atta of igala
Nw-sultan of sokoto
Ne-?

NE -SHEHU of born
SE-non or if am to name its Eze NRI.
NC-eptu nupe / tor tiv
Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by jolomiurenyi(m): 8:43pm On Nov 10, 2016
OLU OF WARRI SHOULD BE ON THE LIST.

Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by Nobody: 8:43pm On Nov 10, 2016
OBAGADAFFI:


Ooni is the most powerful Traditional Ruler in the South considering his strength and size of his Domain the SW.

The same strength the Sultan of Sokoto is currently enjoying in the North.
Point of correction. currently enjoying in the Northwest and not the entire North

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Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by slurryeye: 8:44pm On Nov 10, 2016
Wait a minute, no rulers in Igboland?

Now I see why they are inconsequential in Nigeria
Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by Eastactivist: 8:45pm On Nov 10, 2016
rhektor:


Obi of Wetin? When did Obiship start in that Erosion-threatened land? Thatch roof Republic people sef undecided

Guy shut up, in igbo land, Obi of Onitsha is more powerful than even sultan of sokoto let alone your ooni that is second to oba of Benin...

Southwest traditiona is influenced by Benins, go and read your history

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Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by generalstingz(m): 8:45pm On Nov 10, 2016
Ovokoo:
Here is a list of the 5 most powerful traditional rulers in Nigeria.

http://ovoko.com.ng/5-powerful-traditional-rulers-nigeria/

5. Alaafin of Oyo

The Alaafin or Oyo is the traditional ruler of Oyo town in present day Oyo state. He is also influential beyond the borders of Oyo and is a close rival of the Ooni of Ife. The current Alaafin is Lamidi Adeyemi III.

4. Ooni of Ife

Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II was crowned the Ooni of Ife in December 2015 when he succeeded the late Ooni of ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade to become the 51st Ooni of Ife. He is the most powerful and influential traditional ruler in Yorubaland.

3. Oba of Benin

The Oba of Benin, or Omo N’Oba is the most influential traditional ruler in southern Nigeria. He is the traditional ruler of the Benin empire. The current traditional ruler who is the 40th Oba of Benin is 40th Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare I who was crowned in October 2016.

2. Emir of Kano

Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II who was the governor of Nigeria’s central bank became the Emir of Kano in 2014 where he succeed Ado Bayero. The Emirship in Kano is a highly respected one not just in the North but also in the political circles throughout Nigeria.

1. Sultan of Sokoto

The sultan of sokoto is the most powerful and influential traditional ruler in Nigeria. He is also the spiritual leader of more than 70 million Muslims in Nigeria and is revered by the Hausa/Fulani people in Northern Nigeria.

Source: http://ovoko.com.ng/5-powerful-traditional-rulers-nigeria/

Believe this is just based on the Op's opinion...
Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by aalangel(f): 8:45pm On Nov 10, 2016
Silly rating...
Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by Eastactivist: 8:45pm On Nov 10, 2016
slurryeye:
Wait a minute, no rulers in Igboland?

Now I see why they are inconsequential in Nigeria

Please continue to wallow in ignorance smiley

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Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by atirolu(m): 8:45pm On Nov 10, 2016
I disagree with all of you


The balee of my community is number one



Don't ask my community
Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by ceejay4real(m): 8:46pm On Nov 10, 2016
Ovokoo:
Here is a list of the 5 most powerful traditional rulers in Nigeria.

http://ovoko.com.ng/5-powerful-traditional-rulers-nigeria/

5. Alaafin of Oyo

The Alaafin or Oyo is the traditional ruler of Oyo town in present day Oyo state. He is also influential beyond the borders of Oyo and is a close rival of the Ooni of Ife. The current Alaafin is Lamidi Adeyemi III.

4. Ooni of Ife

Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II was crowned the Ooni of Ife in December 2015 when he succeeded the late Ooni of ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade to become the 51st Ooni of Ife. He is the most powerful and influential traditional ruler in Yorubaland.

3. Oba of Benin

The Oba of Benin, or Omo N’Oba is the most influential traditional ruler in southern Nigeria. He is the traditional ruler of the Benin empire. The current traditional ruler who is the 40th Oba of Benin is 40th Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare I who was crowned in October 2016.

2. Emir of Kano

Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II who was the governor of Nigeria’s central bank became the Emir of Kano in 2014 where he succeed Ado Bayero. The Emirship in Kano is a highly respected one not just in the North but also in the political circles throughout Nigeria.

1. Sultan of Sokoto

The sultan of sokoto is the most powerful and influential traditional ruler in Nigeria. He is also the spiritual leader of more than 70 million Muslims in Nigeria and is revered by the Hausa/Fulani people in Northern Nigeria.

Source: http://ovoko.com.ng/5-powerful-traditional-rulers-nigeria/


OP, you must be a joker. For your info, the Muslims in Nigeria are not up to 70 million. Quote me anywhere! Secondly, no traditional ruler in this country is powerful cos we are not a monarchy neither are we a theocracy. They're merely ceremonial cos they can be removed from office by the government of the day at anytime. They are merely used by people in government as vessels of deceit, suppression and oppression of the poor masses. So your thread is meaningless and in bad faith. Why don't you look for a more meaningful topic to open a thread on? You are a tribal bigot looking for ways to throw up ethnic rancour on this forum. Nonsense!

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Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by fratermathy(m): 8:47pm On Nov 10, 2016
kcnwaigbo:
The alaafin of oyo should not be in that list.Furthermore the obi of Onitsha should be included!!

The only traditional ruler in that list whose influence extends beyond his region is the sultan of sokoto who also doubles as the leader of Nigerian Muslims. Other could be classified based on their sphere of influence in their geopolitical zones

Se-obi of Onitsha
Sw-ooni of Ife
Ss-oba of Benin
Nc-atta of igala
Nw-sultan of sokoto
Ne-?

I agree with you here. No king has any influence beyond his domain. They may be better recognised because they have more wealth, a large kingdom or a certain history (i.e. Benin Kingdom). However, your list conforms to those who hold the most influence beyond their domain and within their geopolitical zones.

In the final analysis, every king is powerful only within his domain.
Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by Emmahunk(m): 8:47pm On Nov 10, 2016
I wonder what you used as a yard stick at arriving at the above names.
For me it's
1 Obi of Onitsha
2 Igwe P . C Acholonu
3 Igwe Julius Nnaji and
4 If you don't like my selection, go have a cold bath
Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by jolomiurenyi(m): 8:49pm On Nov 10, 2016
More.

Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by ajokebelle(f): 8:50pm On Nov 10, 2016
donphilopus:


What are you saying? Try reason well pls. We are talking about the stool not the occupant.
Can't you pass your message without an iota of insult?
Clearly shows you are the one that needs to reason well when trying to pass a message, shows you neglected your home training, or lack how to address people.

Besides if its really about the stool alone then the Oni should be second as some one pointed out earlier.

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Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by Godprotectigbos(f): 8:50pm On Nov 10, 2016
Eastactivist:


Guy shut up, in igbo land, Obi of Onitsha is more powerful than even sultan of sokoto let alone your ooni that is second to oba of Benin...

Southwest traditiona is influenced by Benins, go and read your history

DONT MIND those ofonjas....it was recently on nairaland dat i heard of ooni.... they are jubilation because Obi of onitsha is not on the list

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Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by fratermathy(m): 8:50pm On Nov 10, 2016
jolomiurenyi:
OLU OF WARRI SHOULD BE ON THE LIST.

Stop this Olu of Warri BS. His kingdom is too small, he is not influential and the only thing he has is the history behind the Itsekiri monarchy. As far as Nigeria is concerned, Olu of Warri is not among top 10, maybe he may make top 20.

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Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by grandstar(m): 8:51pm On Nov 10, 2016
elotajohn1:
Where's OBI OF ONITSHA

He does not deserve to be there.
Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by fratermathy(m): 8:52pm On Nov 10, 2016
jolomiurenyi:
More.

Mr Jolomiurenyi, you have become a troll in your desperate bid to make the minority Itsekiri king relevant.
Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by AkinPhysicist: 8:52pm On Nov 10, 2016
cool Ooni is NUMBER1 - no rival - not even in the entire Africa. cool

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Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by AreaFada2: 8:52pm On Nov 10, 2016
All kings are important to their people.

This categorization is rather irrelevant in modern times, though most are aware of the most prominent.

Is it based on history, area of influence, political influence or what?

Oba of Lagos for example may not have that famous history to draw on but certainly very influential in today's Nigeria.

Not to forget Emir of Borno that the British rated only second to Sultan of Sokoto in the North in colonial times.

Olu of Warri, Obi of Onitsha, Olowo of Owo, Olubadan, Deji of Akure, Obong of Calabar, Dein of Agbor, Emir of Bida, Tor Tiv, Emir of Borgu among others are prominent too.

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Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by bantudra: 8:53pm On Nov 10, 2016
most powerful!!??..

strange..

a african would neber ask that question..

i dont get you...
...

they are the representatives of the ancestors..

we never dare..
Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by slurryeye: 8:53pm On Nov 10, 2016
Eastactivist:


Please continue to wallow in ignorance smiley

I will rather be an ignorant than being an Osu

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Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by ItzChinnex(m): 8:54pm On Nov 10, 2016
Op go and sit down ... every body na King for eh lane.

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Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by Godprotectigbos(f): 8:55pm On Nov 10, 2016
slurryeye:


I will rather be an ignorant than being an Osu

i will rather be stupid than to be a ritual or rapist

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Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by kcnwaigbo: 8:55pm On Nov 10, 2016
rhektor:


Obi of Wetin? When did Obiship start in that Erosion-threatened land? Thatch roof Republic people sef undecided
Smh at your gross stupidity!!! A simple Wikipedia page on the obi of Onitsha would have educated you. Don't tell me you still believe that crap that oduduwa descended from heaven

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Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by orimsamsam(m): 8:55pm On Nov 10, 2016
Eastactivist:


Guy shut up, in igbo land, Obi of Onitsha is more powerful than even sultan of sokoto let alone your ooni that is second to oba of Benin...

Southwest traditiona is influenced by Benins, go and read your history
lolzm and how is the obi of Onitsha powerful than The sultan of sokoto. And wht exactly is the the influence nof oba of Benin in South West. Don't just talk with emotion becos obi of Onitsha didn't make the list

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Re: The 5 Most Powerful Traditional Rulers In Nigeria by kcnwaigbo: 8:57pm On Nov 10, 2016
grandstar:


He does not deserve to be there.
Lolz in your mind your inconsequential alaafin of Oyo is more powerful than the obi of Onitsha!!

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