You must have read the alleged threat to Igbos attributed to the Oba of Lagos ..He reportedly said if they vote PDP candidate,Jimi Agbaje,they would die in 7 days.(HERE)In a statement issued by the Palace ,they clarified the Oba's statement..Read below
THE PALACE MAKES FURTHER CLARIFICATION ON THE STATEMENT BY THE OBA OF LAGOS.
2.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 Igbos 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.
3. 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.
Signed: Chief Lateef Aderibigbe Ajose, Opeluwa of Lagos
April 6, 2015
THE PALACE MAKES FURTHER CLARIFICATION ON THE STATEMENT BY THE OBA OF LAGOS.
My attention has been drawn to a publication in a national newspaper where HRM Oba Riliwanu Akinolu was alleged to have threatened Igbos in Lagos to make them vote for Ambode.He assured them of his continued support and assistance where needed and the meeting ended with the traditional breaking of kolas, alligator pepper, and bitter kola and pouring of liberation on the ground. It was within this context that 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.
Last Sunday, all honorary Eze Ndigbos in Lagos paid a courtesy call to HRM Oba Akinolu. At the meeting the visitors praised the Oba for his fatherly support for and cooperation with Igbos in. Lagos. They assured him of their continued good neighborliness with other tribes in Lagos and support everything that’ll further strengthen that harmony.
Oba Akiolu on his part acknowledged the enviable performance of Governor 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 Jonathan as perceived by the Eze Ndigbos. The Obas thereafter called on the Igbos chiefs to show appreciation to Lagos State by supporting his candidate Mr. Ambode for continuity of excellence as they have earlier promised.
2.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 Igbos 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.
3. 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.
Signed: Chief Lateef Aderibigbe Ajose, Opeluwa of Lagos
April 6, 2015
He didn't outrightly deny the previous saying.
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DeleteCome saturday we shall all know who will win d election..
DeleteLike seriously?
DeleteLies.Even in this statement, the threat is still there '
ReplyDeleteIt 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." Vote Jimi.
I Just Knew He Was Misquoted!! But Its All Good... Long Live Oba..
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.NOTE: Raise Your Words, Not Your Voice. It Is Rain That Grows Flowers, Not Thunder..
Empty threat from a bought oba.
DeleteEven the statement still looks like a threat lol
ReplyDeleteI swear lmao
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ReplyDeleteLmao. Abeg they should leave dis Oba alone and vote for Ambode my guy! Lol
ReplyDeleteGone were the days when obas were respected and held on high esteem .They are now speaking for the highest bidder.Sorry oba,You cant influence my vote.
ReplyDeleteOba is a bigger lunatic he has increased the margin more at which pdp will beat APC at in lagos... You APC people come am waiting... Your queen can also come as well
ReplyDeleteFunny enough he just cost APC some votes with that his former statement, no need for clarification, the deed has been done and the IGBO''S understand the message and will turn out in mass to vote for JIMI and then watch as you cry wolf..!!!
ReplyDeleteI want to afvice ndi igbo to stop building houses and businesses in northern and western part of Nigeria.These two region uses threat of trade embargo and seizure of their properties to do their bidding.
ReplyDeleteHe cannot tel pple who to vote fr,his opinion is nt needed.
ReplyDeleteWhat arrogance. Betray lagosians bawo? because I dont want to vote Ambode, it is now betrayal? Is Jimi Agbaje not a Lagosian too? Is he fron Ondo state ni? Oba please take several seats abeg. You cannot force ambode on Ndi Igbo. Agbaje is our choice from today. Rubbish!
ReplyDeleteHmmmm.... The man is a king!!! Arrogance comes with the territory.... #justmythought..
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ReplyDeleteNo single meaning!!! I continue to curse you and your household...,
ReplyDeleteRilwan Akiolu, or whatever your name is that looks like an ape. May Heavy thunder, heavy Ebola disease, Heavy HIV, heavy Car accident, Heavy Untimely death, visit you and all your entire family within 24hours you bastard he goat son of a Ashawo. Idiot GAY Rapist!
Damage limitation.
ReplyDeleteThe Oba's controversial comment listen to the audio @
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See gobe!
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ReplyDeleteAlusi okija will visit you OBA. Nonsense
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