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Ooni Tour:a Mark Of Respect_ooni Visits Eminent Igbos by Gerarahere: 7:24pm On Feb 23, 2016 |
– Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi preaches peace among Nigerians – Barrister Anthony Orunkoya explained to the Oba the mutual relationship the Yorubas have with the Igbos The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, who was recently appointed the Pro Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) by President Muhammadu Buhari, had a crucial session with some eminent Nigerians from the Eastern part of the country, Naij.com reports READ ALSO: Pastor Adeboye visits Ooni of Ife, prays for him (photos) Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi and his entourage at the reception The traditional ruler preached peace amongst Nigerians and encouraged all to live as brothers irrespective of religion, tribal and ethnic background. Responding to the traditional ruler’s comment, a former legal adviser of Egbe Omoodua in Anambra state and a legal practitioner who practices and lives in the Eastern part of Nigeria, Barrister Anthony Orunkoya, at a reception in his honour by Prince Dr Arthur Eze (OFR), seized the opportunity to explain to the Oba that, the Yorubas in Eastern part of Nigeria, enjoy hospitality and love from their Igbo host. Barrister Anthony Orunkoya addressing the Ooni of Ife Barrister Orunkoya, who is the Africa president, World Alliance Against Terrorism, Violence and Inhuman Treatment, said there has been no recorded case of attack on the Yorubas living in the Eastern part of the country. Barrister Orunkoya explaining to the Ooni, the relationship between the Yorubas living in the Eastern part of the country and their host communities. The legal practitioner revealed to the traditional father of the Yorubas the mutual relationship that exist between his people living in the Eastern part of Nigeria and their host community most especially the benevolent attributes of Prince Arthur Eze (OFR) towards the Yorubas. Orunkoya, who is also the national president movement for survival of democracy, further hinted that the Igbos are not tribalistic when it comes to service delivery. He said they would patronise you if you have the ability to deliver. “I wasted no time to inform the Ooni the father of all yorubas by tradition that the Yoruba businessmen, professionals like doctors and lawyers have benefited tremendously from patronage of our Igbo brothers and sisters . I am a living testimony. I informed my King the Ooni of Ife that the Igbos have treated every Yoruba man with respect and love. There is no recorded case of attack on any yoruba ‘community’ within the Eastern part of Nigeria. As former legal adviser of Egbe Omoodua in Anambra State and Africa president of world Alliance against terrorism violence and inhuman treatment and National president of movement for survival of democracy, I think i spoke from a position of knowledge,” Barrister Orunkoya said. READ ALSO: Benin remains part of Yoruba territory – Ooni of Ife The Ooni of Ife, who is a man of peace on February 17, paid a courtesy visit to the Senate president, Bukola Saraki . After the Oba’s visit, Saraki disclosed on his Twitter account that the traditional ruler presented him with a “Made in Nigeria gift.” “Great pleasure receiving the Vibrant Royal Highness, Oba Alayeluwa Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II. May his reign bring prosperity, unity to Yoruba race and Nigeria,” Saraki said
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Re: Ooni Tour:a Mark Of Respect_ooni Visits Eminent Igbos by Gerarahere: 7:31pm On Feb 23, 2016 |
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Re: Ooni Tour:a Mark Of Respect_ooni Visits Eminent Igbos by ZeroTolerance: 7:36pm On Feb 23, 2016 |
said there has been no recorded case of attack on the Yorubas living in the Eastern part of the country.Fact indisputable |
Re: Ooni Tour:a Mark Of Respect_ooni Visits Eminent Igbos by HARDBUOI: 8:10pm On Feb 23, 2016 |
abeg anybody can do that anytime, that thats d right thing he should na |
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