The leadership of the Igbo community in Akure, Ondo State, on Friday swallowed its pride and begged for pardon from the Deji of Akure, Aladetoyinbo Adelusi, following two weeks of hostilities between the Igbo community and the palace.
The Deji had vowed to obliterate the position of the Eze Ndigbo of Akure, after the title holder, Gregory Iloehika, allegedly insulted the traditional ruler.
Mr. Iloehika, was accused of rude behaviour at the Deji’s palace, an action which angered the Chiefs and resulted in a war of wits between the palace chiefs and Igbo traders.
The crisis had started two weeks ago with the leadership tussle between Igbos and Yorubas at the Mojere Market in Akure, but became widespread after the interventionfrom the Deji’s palace were resisted by the Igbo traders.
Mr. Iloehika was said to have made uncomplimentary remarks against the Deji in Council, and was immediately walked out of the palace by the Chiefs.
Viewing the action as an insult to the traditional stool, the Deji ordered the closure of the shops of the Igbo traders as well as the business premises of Mr. Iloehika along Cathedral Road in the heart of the city.
His position as Eze Ndigbo was also nullified, with a declaration that he should no longer parade himself as the leader of the Igbo community in Akure.
The Igbo community also responded by closing their shops in strategic markets in solidarity with their leader, causing some hardship in the town.
The spare parts markets were almost grounded and vehicles owners and mechanics had problems getting parts for vehicles needing repairs.
The intervention of the Ondo State Government to resolve the matter culminated in Friday’s peace meeting between the palace and the Igbo community.
Led by the President of the Ohaeneze Ndigbo, Ondo State, Okechukwu Okorie, the Chief of Staff to the state governor, Kola Ademujimi, Mr. Oloehika and other members of the Igbo community prostrated before the monarch, seeking his forgiveness.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, one Mr, Anoliefo said the Igbo people had found Akure a hospitable place in the last 100 years.
He urged the Deji to forgive their errors, promising that such action would not repeat itself in the future.
Also speaking, Mr. Ademujimi appealed to the Deji, Oba to forgive all the wrongdoings of his Igbo brothers, saying there would be no meaningful development in an atmosphere of rancour.
Responding, Oba Aladetoyinbo said he had pardoned the offenders, promising that their shops at the markets would be opened on Saturday.
Oba Aladetoyinbo thanked Governor Mimiko for his intervention as well as Akure youths for their peaceful disposition all through the crisis.
He however said the position of the disputed Eze Ndigbo would be considered at the council of Obas which would hold next week.


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BlackrulesDworld:
Nigeria is not one.

kITATITA:
Point of correction, the oba had no issues with Igbo in Akure; he had issues with Igbo traders. Besides, Iloehika is not a recognised king in any part of Igboland; he's the leader of Igbo traders in Akure.

kITATITA:
Point of correction, the oba had no issues with Igbo in Akure; he had issues with Igbo traders. Besides, Iloehika is not a recognised king in any part of Igboland; he's the leader of Igbo traders in Akure.

slimfit1:


If a yoruba man or community disrespect your tradition deal with them appropriately simple. The we we dealt with you.

BlackrulesDworld:
I'm not a nigerian, I am a proud yoruba man from republic of o'dua. But that doesn't have to limit my sense of reasoning, this relationship called Nigeria today is a forced relationship. All the parties involved are not willing to be together but are merged together by a greater force which is the bristish government.

Have you ever been alone as a Yoruba man among four malo guys or more without feeling different? Between 30min of discussing you will realise that you are not one, you will have no choice than to excuse yourself and voce-versa.

BlackrulesDworld:
Booari is not mentally fit to be nigeria first citizen.

BlackrulesDworld:
Fayose the people governor. The best governor in Nigeria.

BlackrulesDworld:
Ameachi is a certified thief!

BlackrulesDworld:
Booari is a corrupt leader.

BlackrulesDworld:
Fayose is the most able politician in Nigeria. The pride of Southwest.

BlackrulesDworld:
Seccession is what will need in the zoo, its obvious we ain't one.

BlackrulesDworld:
Zahra dullard daura booari.

aresa:






















There is nothing Yoruba about you, you are just another bigoted and bitter ibo villager...

BlackrulesDworld:
I dont buy into the APC scam for so many reason and i detest PDP too because jonathan's was not mentally fit enough to governed a nation like Nigeria, he was a coward, a man that cant stick to is words. Jonathan was not strong enough to fight against the powers taking over is government as the first citizen and many more.

What will you say of a presidential aspirant saying in the public that he will make the nation ungovernable, in a sane environment he would have been tried and probably be in prison before the next election. That same man is ruling over us today, a man that used a terrorist group to blackmail is predecessors government and corrupt the mindset of the masses just to get to power.

Actually booari thought BH was a kids play until he got there before his eyes opened and see how deep and powerful bh is.


Everything happening in Nigeria today is like a movie, the politicians and the wealthy are the actors while we the masses are the spectators.


You can never understand why some yoruba men are after secession Until you understand the last pont i made.

I rep what I rep. I dont have to proof my nationality to you or anyone.

aresa:
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Not interested in your thoughtless and bigoted village ramblings. You are not Yoruba. Period...

BlackrulesDworld:
Kill yourself on top the tribe am from.

BlackrulesDworld:
The relationship between the Gods and their worshippers is always unique. Yoruba race are the living Gods in Nigeria while the other tribe are the worshippers/slaves!

Nigeria is not one!!!

aresa:



Story don change. Please, no need for goal post shifting.

Apology accepted for now.

aresa:






















There is nothing Yoruba about you, you are just another bigoted and bitter ibo villager...