THE National Coordinator of the O’dua Peoples Congress (OPC), Chief Ganiyu Adams, Tuesday in Warri, Delta State, formally launched the Itsekiri branch of the OPC.
Adams, who was guest of the Itsekiri Leaders of Thought, described his visit to Warri as home-coming, saying that he was always joyous when he was visiting people of same ancestral lineage.
He said the Itsekiri were descendants of Oduduwa and as such, needed the presence of OPC in their midst since the body was created to preserve all Oduduwa descendants.
The OPC leader was particularly delighted that he was welcomed to Warri by the highly respected Itsekiri Leaders of Thought led by Chief J.O.S. Ayomike, which is a think-tank of some of the best brains in Itsekiri land.
Adams eulogized the late Pa Alfred Rewane, a notable Itsekiri leader and co-founder of National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), who played immense role in the June 12 debacle.
He said the murder of Rewane created immense vacuum in NADECO.
The OPC leader expressed immense gratitude to the Itsekiri Leaders of Thought for deeming it fit to receive him in Warri.
He maintained that Oduduwa descendants existed in several parts of Nigeria apart from the South-West, including Igala, Akoko-Edo and even in Benin Republic and the Caribbean, adding that the OPC was a special body created to cater for the needs of O’dua descendants.
Adams said his visit to Warri was almost marred by a petition in one of the national dailies, which said he was visiting Warri to assist Itsekiri fight their neighbours, while denying the report that Adams said wrong impressions were being held by some persons about the OPC.
He clarified that the OPC is a socio-cultural organisation set for the collective good of all Yoruba people He said: “We founded the OPC to fight for the identities of all the Yoruba people all over the universe. There are about 46 million Yoruba in Nigeria and over 200 million all over the world. Itsekiri is part of the descendants of Oduduwa. Therefore, they need the support of the OPC.
The high point of the day was the formal inauguration of the OPC Itsekiri branch by Adams, which was hailed by several Itsekiri leaders, including Prof. Tony Afejuku and Dr. Lucky Akaruese, among others.


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Bishop Magic: This is your solution to peak oil subsidy?

I laff.

The Itshekiris have since repented on their silly misadvneture in trying to claim warri.

We all know this is all an attempt to create tribal disharmony.

But it won't work. As long as Ondo is in the way between Delta and the rest of the SW, I can safely say that Tinubu's lecherous hands will never see oil revenue.

Bishop Magic: I see a day in the future when the Oduas will remember and reach out to the Igbos of Biafra as a long distant country man. This off course will be after theifnibu has plundered them for 30yrs and installed his grandson as president for life with almajiris and fulanis dominating their coastal capital and ravaging their rural areas for cattle rearing sake.

Articul8:
Its a pity u can't see beyond ur big nose

atlwireles: I hope Gani Adams, is not trying to send some silly youths to their early graves in Warri. Yorubas, are better advised to keep off the State of Delta. For the sake of peace, carry your bad belle politics far away from the big heart state. We don't take prisoners here, you will only get a one time warning.

Bishop Magic:

Gani Adams is the head of a Tribal vigilante Militia which had in the past and continues to do so in the present, been involved in public lynchings.

Bishop Magic:

By applauding OPC's presence in Warri on the guise of re-uniting with the Itshekiris that you claim as Yorubas, you then admit that the OPC is a the authentic Cultural and Traditional ambassadors of the Odua people.

Bishop Magic:
We have not yet forgotten the troubles that occurred in the 90's which can be traced to Awolowo after the civil war trying desperately to yorubarize warri. Since that ugly past, Warri and Delta as a whole have long put the past behind them.

Bishop Magic:
Do not come and foment your cheap and dirty tribal politics in Delta of all places which happens to be home to Ijaws, Isokos , Itshekiris , Urhobos and Igbos as well.

Bishop Magic:
The question that begs answeing now are:

1. Why now? In the wake of all the political tensions.
2. Are the Yorubas in general now recognizing Itshekiris as a long lost tribe and if so why now?
3. Is the OPC as a tribal vigilante militia now the head of cultural affairs in Odua land?
4. How come your broad nose that can fit a yam tuber in each separate nostril not see this before rushing o spew insults?

Ayekotoo: Richard MOFE DAMIJO, OMAWUNMI, Sam OMATSEYE, ORISHE FEMI, AYO ORISHAJAfor, Micheal OLOROGUN Ibru et all will be united with their kinsmen.

atlwireles: I hope Gani Adams, is not trying to send some silly youths to their early graves in Warri. Yorubas, are better advised to keep off the State of Delta. For the sake of peace, carry your bad belle politics far away from the big heart state. We don't take prisoners here, you will only get a one time warning.

Bishop Magic:

Gani Adams is the head of a Tribal vigilante Militia which had in the past and continues to do so in the present, been involved in public lynchings.

By applauding OPC's presence in Warri on the guise of re-uniting with the Itshekiris that you claim as Yorubas, you then admit that the OPC is a the authentic Cultural and Traditional ambassadors of the Odua people.

We have not yet forgotten the troubles that occurred in the 90's which can be traced to Awolowo after the civil war trying desperately to yorubarize warri. Since that ugly past, Warri and Delta as a whole have long put the past behind them.

Do not come and foment your cheap and dirty tribal politics in Delta of all places which happens to be home to Ijaws, Isokos , Itshekiris , Urhobos and Igbos as well.

keep your nonsense xenophobia and tribal politicking in the SW!

The question that begs answeing now are:

1. Why now? In the wake of all the political tensions.
2. Are the Yorubas in general now recognizing Itshekiris as a long lost tribe and if so why now?
3. Is the OPC as a tribal vigilante militia now the head of cultural affairs in Odua land?
4. How come your broad nose that can fit a yam tuber in each separate nostril not see this before rushing o spew insults?

DerideGull: @OP

Yoruba fortune hunting is beyond explanation with words.

alj harem:

DO YOUR WORST !

Bishop Magic:

Gani Adams is the head of a Tribal vigilante Militia which had in the past and continues to do so in the present, been involved in public lynchings.

By applauding OPC's presence in Warri on the guise of re-uniting with the Itshekiris that you claim as Yorubas, you then admit that the OPC is a the authentic Cultural and Traditional ambassadors of the Odua people.

We have not yet forgotten the troubles that occurred in the 90's which can be traced to Awolowo after the civil war trying desperately to yorubarize warri. Since that ugly past, Warri and Delta as a whole have long put the past behind them.

Do not come and foment your cheap and dirty tribal politics in Delta of all places which happens to be home to Ijaws, Isokos , Itshekiris , Urhobos and Igbos as well.

keep your nonsense xenophobia and tribal politicking in the SW!

The question that begs answeing now are:

1. Why now? In the wake of all the political tensions.
2. Are the Yorubas in general now recognizing Itshekiris as a long lost tribe and if so why now?
3. Is the OPC as a tribal vigilante militia now the head of cultural affairs in Odua land?
4. How come your broad nose that can fit a yam tuber in each separate nostril not see this before rushing to spew insults?

alj boko haram: 4. LOL you are a very bitter igboman

superstar1:

Old man, do yourself the favour to read history about itshekiris and their lineage.

DerideGull:


superfool1

Yes, the Itsekiri and Yoruba lineage disappeared when Nana of Itsekiri was chased by the British. No Oba in Yoruba land looked his way.

atlwireles:

There is enough history to guide your boys. The last time they were all refugees in sapele. Push your lucky again, we will always defend what belongs to us in Warri without fear or favor. Cross your boundary in the creeks and the Ijaw, will show you who owns papa's land.

Bishop Magic:

You know something in so many ways have I come to admire the Igbos and it took your tribal and unbridled hate and jealousy of them for me to see how resolute and enterprising they are.

The more you spew your lies the more I see the hypocrite and lazy naked jealousy you have for them.

You are seriously suffering from inferiority complex.

In a way I regret ever coming to this site because I have come to hate yorubas with passion.

I have taken topics from here and discussed with my friends and collegues and guess what my yoruba friends all sound like agbameta or gbawe.

I have since stopped associating with them.

[size=18pt]I am not Igbo! ODE ![/size]

Because I am not on the your sand drawn lines doesn't make me an Igbo .

Some of us have evovled beyond your cheap politicking thanks to good home training, education and exposure to know that all this crap is all for some cheap political gain and general jealousy.

I said to a northern colleague of mine just yesterday in the Office that the only thing making Nigeria work is Oil revenue and Igbos.

superstar1:


Deludedmumu,

So how did that remove their ancestral lineage and linkage to Yorubas?

We have not yet forgotten the troubles that occurred in the 90's which can be traced to Awolowo after the civil war trying desperately to yorubarize warri

Are the Yorubas in general now recognizing Itshekiris as a long lost tribe and if so why now?

Bishop Magic:

Gani Adams is the head of a Tribal vigilante Militia which had in the past and continues to do so in the present, been involved in public lynchings.

By applauding OPC's presence in Warri on the guise of re-uniting with the Itshekiris that you claim as Yorubas, you then admit that the OPC is a the authentic Cultural and Traditional ambassadors of the Odua people.

We have not yet forgotten the troubles that occurred in the 90's which can be traced to Awolowo after the civil war trying desperately to yorubarize warri. Since that ugly past, Warri and Delta as a whole have long put the past behind them.

Do not come and foment your cheap and dirty tribal politics in Delta of all places which happens to be home to Ijaws, Isokos , Itshekiris , Urhobos and Igbos as well.

keep your nonsense xenophobia and tribal politicking in the SW!

The question that begs answeing now are:

1. Why now? In the wake of all the political tensions.
2. Are the Yorubas in general now recognizing Itshekiris as a long lost tribe and if so why now?
3. Is the OPC as a tribal vigilante militia now the head of cultural affairs in Odua land?
4. How come your broad nose that can fit a yam tuber in each separate nostril not see this before rushing to spew insults?

alj harem:

[size=18pt]I am not Nigerian! ODE ![/size] you see, it is envy that will kill you people. In your fit of anger you even decided to write in Yoruba. LOL

alj harem:

Yes SIR ! IGWE we have heard you. which warri again sir or you mean Iwere ? Olu of warri (lord of warri) Ogiame Atuwatse II