Statement from the Oba of
Lagos palace regarding a comment attributed to him allegedly threatening the
Igbos if they don't vote for Ambode this Saturday. Read below...
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.
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.
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
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