Mztarstrechy:
The people of Iwo trooped out to the street to stage a solidarity rally in support of Oluwo, Oba Abdul Rasheed Adewale Akanbi as the Emir of Yorubaland and Sheikh Yahkub Abdul Baaqi Muhammad, the first Wazeer of Yorubas.The rally was organised by Jama’at Ta’awunil Muslimen with the supports of all Muslims that made up 90% of the city's population. It took place immediately after the Jumat service with placards showing Iwo people are solidly behind their Emir.

Recently, Nigeria was engulfed with different speculations and false alarm that Oluwo was trying to cede his territory the way Ilorin was ceded to the North, which was debunked in the interview granted by the King himself and the statement released by his press secretary, Ali Ibroheem.

While speaking to the people, the Ta’awun National President, Sheikh Daood Imran Molaasan said,

“The rally is to prove to the world that every step taken by the Oluwo has the backing of his people in the town. Iwo is rich in Islamic history and not only in Yorubaland alone but in Nigeria as well, the history tells; and Islam has been making a great contribution to Iwo development.

“It has helped in producing doctors in various fields, assist in establishing different Islamic foundations providing work for the people, water for different homes and promoting memorisation of Al-quran among the children and adults which in the next five years Iwo will add to its crown as the city of those who have memorised the whole Al-Quran. So what makes Iwo special among its brother’s town are numerous and also lucky to have a king who has passion for what his people want. So why won’t’ we support him?”

Oluwo thanked his people and reiterated his support for Islamic development.

“If we stand with Allah, we will surely be triumphed. In Iwo, Islam has been launched and there is nothing anyone can do about that. Call me Oba, Emir even Egwe, they are all my names. It unites us and brings us together as one Nigeria. I was coming from somewhere, very close to Iwo and the Hausa people there were just shouting Emir! Emir!I was amazed but it makes me happy. They see me as one of them. If Yoruba call me Oba and the Muslims call me their Emir, that alone promotes national unity and shows I belong to my people. So why won’t I thank my people for their support” Oluwo remarked.

He then prayed to Almighty Allah to make Iwo the Medina of Yorubas.

cc; Lalasticlala, mynd44

Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2018/04/iwo-stands-still-for-oluwo-stages.html?m=1

Tohzara:
Your tribalism and stupidity will kill you very soon. No one lasts long with such toxin and hatred flowing in their blood.

oyetunder:
Africans and needless arguments. The forefathers of Both Obas bowed down to a young lady called Queen Elizabeth. The one that proved hard was dealt with and his domain looted in such a way that the kingdom is still crying.

Jones4190:
Goodluck Jonathan said he spent N10 billion on the 2ND Niger-bridge, but what was found at the project site as at January, 2015 was just the architectural design of the proposed bridge. It means that, Goodluck Jonathan spent N10 billion to build the 2ND Niger-bridge on paper.

Two of the attached pictures show Goodluck Jonathan inspecting the second Niger-bridge on paper. While the other three attached pictures show the ongoing work on the 2ND Niger-bridge under the administration of President Mohammadu Buhari.

It is important to also note that Goodluck Jonathan awarded the 2ND Niger-bridge project to Julius Berger at the cost of N138 billion.

President Buhari redesigned the 2ND Niger-bridge to be a state-of-the-art bridge with railway line and reduced the cost of construction from N138 billion to N108 billion. Thereby, PMB saved N30 billion for Nigeria.

It is interesting to note that Julius Berger is now working round the clock on the project. That is to say, President Mohammadu Buhari is building the 2nd Niger-bridge not on papers but in reality.

I ask; who is the true brother and friend to the Igbos?

Between Goodluck Jonathan and Mohammed Buhari, who is the trustworthy leader? Who is the leader that has the interest of his nation at heart?

Jojoki16:


This is not arguments okay but enlightenment to put the record & History straight. Both Obas are well respected. Ile Ife remains the cradle of Yorubas.

SIRmanjar:
All I know is that alaffin Oyo and Oba of lagos is greater,wiser and more experienced than Oni of ife.

SIRmanjar:
All I know is that alaffin Oyo and Oba of lagos is greater,wiser and more experienced than Oni of ife.

balosunky:
Do you know Obi of Onitsha was formerly Oba of Onitsha due to conquest by oba of Benin. But yet Alaafin is greater cause his was as far as Togo and Ooni is the spiritual father of all

thatigboman:
Oba of Benin is greater

Armstrong34:
Tell that to the Alaafin of Oyo and watch him masculate your face with a 6 aside tribal mark

SIRmanjar:

Oni is not worthy to be a cup bearer in the oba of bini palace.

Wetin Oni sabi na to lust after beauty kweens and to utilize any little opportunity given to him to travel.

ssuccess:

If you run m*d they'll say Jazz is evil

nograv:
bros Oyo was lost a long time ago..

First to the Dahomey Amazons, then it fell under Hausa influence..

qualityGod:
Ooni and oba of Benin which is greater ?

Just asking ...

TAO11:
Of course Ooni of Ife is greater.
Where did Igodomigodo (known today as Benin) learn their monarchical system - which has survived till present time - from?
Ife obviously.
Anyone who diagrees should go argue with history and not with me.

Jones4190:
Goodluck Jonathan said he spent N10 billion on the 2ND Niger-bridge, but what was found at the project site as at January, 2015 was just the architectural design of the proposed bridge. It means that, Goodluck Jonathan spent N10 billion to build the 2ND Niger-bridge on paper.

Two of the attached pictures show Goodluck Jonathan inspecting the second Niger-bridge on paper. While the other three attached pictures show the ongoing work on the 2ND Niger-bridge under the administration of President Mohammadu Buhari.

It is important to also note that Goodluck Jonathan awarded the 2ND Niger-bridge project to Julius Berger at the cost of N138 billion.

President Buhari redesigned the 2ND Niger-bridge to be a state-of-the-art bridge with railway line and reduced the cost of construction from N138 billion to N108 billion. Thereby, PMB saved N30 billion for Nigeria.

It is interesting to note that Julius Berger is now working round the clock on the project. That is to say, President Mohammadu Buhari is building the 2nd Niger-bridge not on papers but in reality.

I ask; who is the true brother and friend to the Igbos?

Between Goodluck Jonathan and Mohammed Buhari, who is the trustworthy leader? Who is the leader that has the interest of his nation at heart?

gregyboy:


Tribalist....
Ogodomigo was also change to edo during ewuare period
Benin monarchy system is purely on hereditary first son takes the throne just like practise in britain and denmark and many other kingdom
The yoruba system is suicidal kingdomship after it was more of elective by the gods and after the reign of a king both his son and him with his wife are killed and buried...
So i dontsee how the yorubas influenced benin empire at all but benin did to them ...benin spread a lot of our culture to the west under his conquest places like ogun ,ondo,eko,osun etc we took our worship our food and our kingship there
Same as kogi state where you hear “idah” meaning idia ni ye esigie(festack mask)
An empire is not only influenced by its self but also by others the Portuguese did most of the influence in benins same as we did to them, same as igala(ekasa dance),yorubas(ile ibinu) ijaw itsekiri etc so if yorubas feel hyped they influenced benin in a way should go back benin history and see as benin influenced people and also got influenced by people