omenka:
There are lots of misleading info out there, especially when it comes down to issues relating to traditional heritage of people. Ours is just one in a million.

What you have just narrated is the same perception alot of people, especially on this forum, have about the Igede people. Moreso because an Idoma man represents us at the Senate. They feel we are a subset of the Idoma people not knowing that we are totally different from them and more closely related to some tribes in Cross River State in terms of custom and tradition and language.

I am looking to write a comprehensive article regarding this but time is what I've not been having lately. We need to fix the misconceptions out there asap.

Good job.

Zabilon007:
The problem is from the Igede people.... When you ask them their tribe, they simply align with Idoma. They say "Idoma"

ymee:

Yeah

BiafraBushBoy:
But why you copy my name na

Igedebushboy

Biafrabushboy.

Nawa ooo... Una sabi copy copy for Nigeria ooo

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ALCOHOLKILLS:



expect something like AFONJABUSHBOY soon

omenka:
Just imagine! Of ALL what has been said on this thread, this is the one that sprang your fancy to life.

TonyeBarcanista:

Na true say Igede man been don rule as Ochidoma before? If Yes, what changed?

omenka:
Ajine Okpabi was a very educated man back to there and found favour in the sights of the first Paramount Ruler, Ogiri Oko.

Ajine worked in a clinic in Late Ogiri Oko's hometown, Adoka, and also lived in a house provided by him.

At some point, he got married to the King's daughter but she couldn't bear him a child prompting her to suggest he married her younger sister. Given how much he was loved by the family, including the Paramount Ruler, the marriage was sealed.

Ogiri Oko went on to name Ajine Okpabi as the hair to his throne. It didn't go down too well with the council of chiefs but the "king had spoken".

That was how Ajine became the Ochi'Idoma.

He named one of his sons after the late king and his benefactor, Ogiri, who went on to become the deputy governor of Benue state.

Ajine became the Ochi'Idoma not because Igede and Idoma are the same but because Ogiri Oko personally anointed him to the throne.

With no prejudice to Idomas, culturally, we are more intertwined with the people of CRS than we are to them. But we are still brothers and share common political interests even though most of our people tend to trust the Tivs more than we do them. This is purely because they've not allowed us produce the Senator for Benue South since the inception of the Forth Republic.

Saao:
Do u remember Ajene okpabi? The former ochidoma, why was he ochidoma if you guys claiming something else. Though idomas are not begging u guys, form anything u like.

TonyeBarcanista:

I get it. Dude became King because of royal favor not based on his Igede heritage.

Meanwhile, I don give our friends shocker as regards Portharcourt. It's a good read



https://www.nairaland.com/3955926/phc-how-ikwerre-people-rivers#58987193

omenka:
Okay. Will go check it out.

solexybaba:
Same problem wit d Etulo tribe also in benue state.bt we r classified under tiv.which is not proper.

omenka:
There are lots of misleading info out there, especially when it comes down to issues relating to traditional heritage of people. Ours is just one in a million.

What you have just narrated is the same perception alot of people, especially on this forum, have about the Igede people. Moreso because an Idoma man represents us at the Senate. They feel we are a subset of the Idoma people not knowing that we are totally different from them and more closely related to some tribes in Cross River State in terms of custom and tradition and language.

I am looking to write a comprehensive article regarding this but time is what I've not been having lately. We need to fix the misconceptions out there asap.

Good job.

Jonwesley:


You and the op are out of your mind. What good job done, because of late the igede people have suddenly woken up. Go with self determination now. Biting the fingers that fed you. Why not jungle don mature. Imagine a tribe attributing an ethnic entity. Go on and blame Google. Google knows much more than you both and stop confusing the facts.

Yes, you are not dialetrically the same with the idoma, but recognize the classification well and get away with yourself. Idoma is not even having a hoot of that rubbish any longer. The Idoma gave u the ropes to pull, sacrifice their pride and allowed ur Abraham Ajene Okpabi rulled as the Och Idoma for about 15 years. None of the Idoma man has ever held on the stool like ur Igede man. Politically in Nigeria, you are no where, only the state can give your people that recognition. Enough of your treacherous, mudslinging write up on this giving yourself a self arrival pride.

But you, omenka has always been a reference point when the state and particularly the Idoma story appears here on Nairaland. Today, pls stop attributing or arrogating such prowess on yourself. You are not Idoma, so you may not say the right thing about the Idomas. And by these aforementioned defamatory facts, Nairaland should know that a mere study of the history of a people does not tantamount to making the person part of the tribe or the people. Omenka and his cohorts should not speak for the Idoma any longer on this forum. Imagine the nonsense. History is sacrosanct, and the facts don't lie. If you like go on and quote me further, and the spirit of the God head and fore fathers descend upon you.

omenka:
There are lots of misleading info out there, especially when it comes down to issues relating to traditional heritage of people. Ours is just one in a million.

What you have just narrated is the same perception alot of people, especially on this forum, have about the Igede people. Moreso because an Idoma man represents us at the Senate. They feel we are a subset of the Idoma people not knowing that we are totally different from them and more closely related to some tribes in Cross River State in terms of custom and tradition and language.

I am looking to write a comprehensive article regarding this but time is what I've not been having lately. We need to fix the misconceptions out there asap.

Good job.

IgedeBushBoy:
Thanks bro. You took it spot on. Will be expecting your piece.

okoji:
Jonwesley no be fight oga. Idoma is close to igede but not same. That's the point.

StarPlayer:




But when Ajene was Ochi'doma, all this talk were not coming out oh. I thought you people declared your selves as Tiv? Please choose one story and stick to it.

omenka:
I have already answered the Ajene Okpabi stuff, reason why it is important you read previous comments on a thread before commenting especially when you arrive late.

Your "you people declared yourselves Tivs" is just a lame and downright boring attempt at slight. How are Igedes Tivs?

This thread is not a thread aimed at denigrating anyone or any tribe, it is just a little attempt at clarification. Anyone why tried to make it look like an Igede vs Idoma stuff is MOST CERTAINLY NEITHER IGEDE OR IDOMA but an outsider trying to cause a rift between us.

Good bye.

omenka:
I have already answered the Ajene Okpabi stuff, reason why it is important you read previous comments on a thread before commenting especially when you arrive late.

Your "you people declared yourselves Tivs" is just a lame and downright boring attempt at slight. How are Igedes Tivs?

This thread is not a thread aimed at denigrating anyone or any tribe, it is just a little attempt at clarification. Anyone why tried to make it look like an Igede vs Idoma stuff is MOST CERTAINLY NEITHER IGEDE OR IDOMA but an outsider trying to cause a rift between us.

Good bye.

StarPlayer:
Not all comments on this forum are meant to be aggressive. I just pointed out a general notion I'm sure you're aware of that Igedes once declared that they are Tivs ( correct me if I'm wrong) And yes I'm Idoma and I have alot of Igede friends and we all see one another as brothers. Peace!

Jonwesley:


You and the op are out of your mind. What good job done, because of late the igede people have suddenly woken up. Go with self determination now. Biting the fingers that fed you. Why not jungle don mature. Imagine a tribe attributing an ethnic entity. Go on and blame Google. Google knows much more than you both and stop confusing the facts.

Yes, you are not dialetrically the same with the idoma, but recognize the classification well and get away with yourself. Idoma is not even having a hoot of that rubbish any longer. The Idoma gave u the ropes to pull, sacrifice their pride and allowed ur Abraham Ajene Okpabi rulled as the Och Idoma for about 15 years. None of the Idoma man has ever held on the stool like ur Igede man. Politically in Nigeria, you are no where, only the state can give your people that recognition. Enough of your treacherous, mudslinging write up on this giving yourself a self arrival pride.

But you, omenka has always been a reference point when the state and particularly the Idoma story appears here on Nairaland. Today, pls stop attributing or arrogating such prowess on yourself. You are not Idoma, so you may not say the right thing about the Idomas. And by these aforementioned defamatory facts, Nairaland should know that a mere study of the history of a people does not tantamount to making the person part of the tribe or the people. Omenka and his cohorts should not speak for the Idoma any longer on this forum. Imagine the nonsense. History is sacrosanct, and the facts don't lie. If you like go on and quote me further, and the spirit of the God head and fore fathers descend upon you.

StarPlayer:




But when Ajene was Ochi'doma, all this talk were not coming out oh. I thought you people declared your selves as Tiv? Please choose one story and stick to it.

omenka:
Ajine Okpabi was a very educated man back then and found favour in the sights of the first Paramount Ruler, Ogiri Oko.

Ajine worked in a clinic in Late Ogiri Oko's hometown, Adoka, and also lived in a house provided by him.

At some point, he got married to the King's daughter but she couldn't bear him a child prompting her to suggest he married her younger sister. Given how much he was loved by the family, including the Paramount Ruler, the marriage was sealed.

Ogiri Oko went on to name Ajine Okpabi as the hair to his throne. It didn't go down too well with the council of chiefs but the "king had spoken".

That was how Ajine became the Ochi'Idoma.

He named one of his sons after the late king and his benefactor, Ogiri, who went on to become the deputy governor of Benue state.

Ajine became the Ochi'Idoma not because Igede and Idoma are the same but because Ogiri Oko personally anointed him to the throne.

With no prejudice to Idomas, culturally, we are more intertwined with the people of CRS than we are to them. But we are still brothers and share common political interests even though most of our people tend to trust the Tivs more than we do them. This is purely because they've not allowed us produce the Senator for Benue South since the inception of the Forth Republic.

Cc: Saao, Xlpacks.