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| Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by Nobody: 4:28pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
The traders of Igbo origin operating at the Ladpo Auto Spare Parts Market, Mushin, Lagos have been told to accept Yoruba man as leader or leave the state. The ordeal was handed down to the protesting traders due to their continued resistance of Alhaji Oladotun Abibu Oki as the Babaloja of the market. Lamenting their ordeal, the royal father of the market Chief Nwosu told reporters that "99 percent of marketers in Ladipo are Igbo. To be fair to all, he should come and contest if elected he will be accepted. "We appeal to the South East governors, Igbo leaders across the globe to come to our aid. They asked us to go back to our villages, if we are not ready to accept the leadership of Alhaji Oki. We pay our taxes in Lagos and have every right as Nigerians to buy and sell anywhere in the state." Meanwhile LACEC Secretary General, Pastor Steve Ijioma told reporters : "There has been controversy over the imposition of Alhaji Oki as the Babaloja. This led to several clashes and it was agreed that Alhaji Oki should restrict his authority in his unit pending when the matter is sorted out. During the environmental sanitation, he encroached on our territory and we resisted. The protest is to pass the message across that we do not want his leadership rather a free and fair election should be conducted. It is a pity that an Area Commander could openly ask us to accept Babaloja or return to our various states." LACEC, according to the President General, Comrade Ikechukwu Animalu, is opposed to the imposition of Alhaji Oladotun Abibu Oki because "out of the 34 existing units in the market, Alhaji Oki controls only a unit. There is still an on going battle over his appointment as the new Babaloja. It was his attempt to impose his authority on us that led to the crisis that erupted on Thursday. We demand a formal election, so that the people will decide who their leader will be. "We also appeal to the police to be fair in this controversial matter and call to order those who openly ordered us to either accept the imposition or return to our various states." Stating his part of the story, Alhaji Oki said that he was ready to dialogue with aggrieved members of LACEC to find a way forward. He told Sun: "I was nominated two years ago to be installed the Babaloja of the market. LACEC through several petitions frustrated that move and the process was delayed. However two months ago, the late Abibat Mogaji finally installed me. To pass their message across they did not attend my installation, which was held in June 27, 2013." http://m.naij.com/news/41691.html |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by OurYansh: 4:52pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
Ist of all.... Obey the law!!!! I hope una know say d 1st mean 2 tins...  1 Like |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by Nobody: 4:57pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
"We appeal to the South East governors, Igbo leaders across the globe to come to our aid. They asked us to go back to our villages, if we are not ready to accept the leadership of Alhaji Oki." Where are the e-warriors to come to their aid? This is how they start trouble and then start calling the United nations and the Red cross. I thought they own Lagos in the first place. 5 Likes |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by geeez: 4:57pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
Okay next elections shall be for the Obaship of Lagos |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by Nobody: 4:59pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
Things (Nigeria) fall apart |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by mrofficial(m): 5:00pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
Well, I don't understand their point. Igbo leader doesn't mean everyhting would be fine. And again, in a country like this where it is by force marriage, how would that happen? is it now they realise that they have their right as Nigerians. *Yimu* |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by Tolexander: 5:04pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
These 70% percent lagos population sha! What they can never allow in their land is what they always want to dish to their hosts! |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by Geomac: 5:05pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
Yorubas are just too soft and accommodating. 5 Likes |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by Nobody: 5:09pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
Other markets dominated by Igbos in Lagos eg Alaba international market and Trade fair, do they have yorubas as their market leader? I need to ask my uncle who trades in Trade fair.  |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by Delafruita(m): 5:15pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
berem: Other markets dominated by Igbos in Lagos eg Alaba international market and Trade fair, do they have yorubas as their market leader? I need to ask my uncle who trades in Trade fair.ladipo is the first.others will follow |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by kcjazz(m): 5:19pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
We like to tribalise and spiritualise our problems. Yes the constitution gives you the right to live anywhere but you also have to respect traditions and laws of your hosts. Onitsha market closes on Catholic holidays (Nov 1, Easter) I don't see other religion or Christian complain about it, why cos it is a culture. There are some markets in Igbo land that still follow the Eke, Nkwo, market day and no visitor dares go against that. Try to buy a land as an Hausa in Enugu and see who will sell to you Fact is Lagos is a tolerant place and if we can't follow the little babaloja leadership issue then yes go back to our village. Yes we are good traders and sellers but it doesn't matter if you have no customer so please park well. |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by Nobody: 5:20pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
Delafruita:watching with keen interest! |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by asha80(m): 5:26pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
kcjazz: We like to tribalise and spiritualise our problems. Yes the constitution gives you the right to live anywhere but you also have to respect traditions and laws of your hosts.have you seen any hausa try to buy land in enugu at the specified price and he is rejected? |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by asha80(m): 5:26pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
kcjazz: We like to tribalise and spiritualise our problems. Yes the constitution gives you the right to live anywhere but you also have to respect traditions and laws of your hosts. |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by yarodin: 5:28pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
LOL, no be Igbo traders go suffer oooooooooooooooooh, Igbo traders must use Paul to pay Peter. Yorubas open your eyes and fight for your rights. |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by dayokanu(m): 5:32pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
[size=13pt]Well said its Yoruba land and you have to follow Yoruba laws if you have a problem with it move back to your village[/size] |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by Nobody: 5:32pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
And to all my SE brothers in here: BABALOJA is a an Indiginous Title that does not required any Election and can not be entrust with Non Indigen. The power to appoint BABALOJA in YORUBA Land lies on the OBA (King) or BALE (Community Leader) of the town or Village. This has been the tradition of Lagos, and even when the colonial masters came to Lagos, they respect all these norms, and why must it change? For what? How many laws and customs of the South East has been abrogated for the Yorubas? 1 Like |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by achi4u(m): 5:33pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
Tolexander: These 70% percent lagos population sha!You can only say what you know, in all the eastern markets theres no yoruba presence. If they can develop /own any portion of the market(in the east) then they are free to elect their market leader. To my igbo brothers, this is a wake up call for you to think wisely before committing a huge investment in the foreign land. Think wisely! Think EAST!! Think home!!! |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by T9ksy(m): 5:35pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
Geomac: Yorubas are just too 4REAL!!! Imagine this sort of shenanigan occurring in any of the ibo-dominated markets in the northern part of nigeria? Rather than bother reasoning with them like rational beings one would be inclined to believe they are, the northerners will let their daggers do the talking.Meanwhile, the price of suya suffers a great albeit a brief period, fall in price as supply suddenly far outstripped demand. Stating his part of the story, Alhaji Oki said that he was ready to dialogue with aggrieved members of LACEC to find a way forward.He told Sun: "I was nominated two years ago to be installed the Babaloja of the market. LACEC through several petitions frustrated that move and the process was delayed. However two months ago, the late Abibat Mogaji finally installed me. |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by Nobody: 5:46pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
Indigbo are Industrious. |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by kettykin: 5:47pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
Really Must yorubas trade in the same Market with Igbos, what stops them from going to Oshodi or Ojo and starting their own Motor parts business what type of insecure behavior is this ? |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by yarodin: 5:47pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
aasog1: Well at the end of the day BABASUWE will probably still be appointed, but na una go dey pay hin chop money. I trust my Igbo brothers to pass on the cost. |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by T9ksy(m): 5:47pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
aasog1: Ol' boy, don't waste your time trying to reason with these guys. Its in their nature to be mischievous. You think they don't know all these things you wrote above? Of course, they do!They have been trading in that market for decades so why is it now they want an election to choose the Babaloja. The market has been in existence since the 80's so they can't say they were not conscious of the laws and customs associated with the market. They certainly know the score alright but being who they are, they just can't help themselves. Just have to push a little bit further until their hosts get pi.ss.off (with them)and responds accordingly. Its then they withdraw into their pet "victim mode", escape route. 2 Likes |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by dayokanu(m): 5:48pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
kettykin: Really Must yorubas trade in the same Market with Igbos, what stops them from going to Oshodi or Ojo and starting their own Motor parts business what type of insecure behavior is this ? Does anyone come to your Onitsha or Aba and dictate to you where you should trade and where you shouldnt? What kind of senseless statement is this? |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by kettykin: 5:50pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
dayokanu: Must it be a Market dominated by igbos , why not go to China Town and appoint your Babaloja or Mile 12 market inhabited mostly by Aboki and put your babaloja there |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by yarodin: 5:54pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
kettykin: Yorubas go to Aboki market? Abi you want Aboki to use knife and tiger claw their faces? No na to come and disturb peaceful Igbos. |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by dayokanu(m): 6:04pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
kettykin: Hausa dominated markets have an Oba appointed Babaloja and no one makes any bones about it. Moreover you dont tell us what to do in our land. You have two choices, Shape in or ship out Choose one |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by T9ksy(m): 6:04pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
yarodin: If they were truly peaceful they would not question the laws and custom of their host. |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by yarodin: 6:20pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
T9ksy: Yes they can, especially stupid rules and laws made up for lazy people. |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by T9ksy(m): 7:18pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
yarodin: You guys are just making enemies for yourselves when in actual fact you ought to be building bridges with your neighbors.The northerners sent you lot packing from their region(though a handful of you desperados, still remain) but most of the fleeing ibos came to yorubaland and Lagos in particular. How wise is it to abuse the hospitality and generosity of your new host? |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by free2ryhme: 8:21pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
This kind of action can not happen if ladipo dey for east ooo . For once easterners, ladipo is not an ibo land you shld respect the law of people that has accommodated you ... |
| Re: Accept Yoruba Leader Or Leave Lagos-Igbo Traders Warned by seunfly: 8:36pm On Jul 29, 2013 |
Woow! By 2020 ds people will reject Oba of Lagos and claim they want their man as d new Oba. Lollzzz! Please let us put sentiment apart, in Nigeria we have customary rules even though it is informal but any body found in such place follows d rules in as much as it does not contradict Nigerian consitution. Babaloja is a customary title peculia to Yoruba tradition, even though anybody can be nominated irespective of dia tribes, culture and tradition but anybody nominated should be accepted how ever going on rampage to change d old tradition on some ones ancestral land is a little bit too far. The best they could do is to go to court and let court decide, base on customary practice, history and fact. This kind of disagreement do take place among Yorubas and court will settle it. D most resent is d Oba of Offa in kwara state. |
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