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“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.
vote for Ambode.
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.
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.
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.
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
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