south southerners trying to re-write their history and direct it away from Igbo history.


Just because you think they're losers since after the war. before the war when they were big gamers in Nigeria you proudly identified with them in order to have protection and reach peak of political influence.

Continue..

OMANBALA1:
The ignorant man called ikenchnkwu is towing the path of his forebears. That ffool has no modicum of wisdom in his existence.

goalernestman:


the man use no afor he used only the eben a Benin staff, the king have preserved the kingdom history right from time to time, he have been saying how them come from Benin but you igbos slave that started existing with British help wont want to accept

igbodefender:
Agbor culture is Igbo culture.

Donarozzi:


On the history that Agbor of Western Igboland originated from Umunagbor village of Amagbor Ihitte in Mbaise...

https://books.google.com/books?id=nFlX9bCPKzMC&pg=PA44&lpg=PA44&dq=umun-agbor&source=bl&ots=75L-yk6gFT&sig=DOjUzhXzhGMcfSXE3VdJVdKxc4Q&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwit6eua_dvfAhVCQKwKHVU-DP0Q6AEwAnoECAcQAQ#v=onepage&q=umun-agbor&f=false

samuk:
STOP PROMOTING IGBO CULTURE, SAYS DEIN OF AGBOR
The Dein of Agbor Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Dr. Benjamin Ikenchukwu Keagborekuzi I, has enjoined his subjects to stop promoting Igbo culture, describing the Agbor culture as ‘unique and peculiar’.

IMG_9531 STOP PROMOTING IGBO CULTURE, SAYS DEIN OF AGBOR

The Dein gave the admonition at his palace recently while giving his royal blessings to the new Iregwa of Ogbemudien Community, Pa. Bogi Abagi. He called on the good people of Agbor Kingdom to join hands with him to effect the changes he desires to be in place. According to him, “I am back and happy to be in the midst of my subjects. This kind of gathering gives me joy because it is an opportunity for me to learn more from my people. There is room for change, therefore my wish and desire for my subjects is that they adopt and respect every change that is being made. Going through the history of Agbor Kingdom, one will thank the gods for wisdom. Thus, everyone will join hands with me to reposition things the way they ought to be in order to restore our lost glory”.



He called on all Agbor indigenes to preserve Agbor culture and stop promoting Igbo culture. His words, “stop giving our children Igbo names. The native names given to our children should be pronounced and written in Agbor language and not in Igbo or Ika language as Agbor has its own unique language. The Igbo red cap should also be dropped as it is not a native cap for Agbor Kingdom. Soon, I will start driving away my palace chiefs who are fond of coming to the palace, wearing in red caps. Agbor traditions should be respected and preserved for future generations. Parents and the elderly should teach our children and the youths the culture of Agbor”.

The Odion of Agbor Kingdom, Chief Julius Ochei who led the new Iregwa and the people of Ogbemudien to the Dein’s Palace for blessing, said the Iregwa title goes to the oldest man in Ogbemudien Community, stating that it is the turn of Pa. John Bogi Abagi who is 89 years and the oldest man. The Iregwa, according to Chief Ochie is the traditional head of Ogbemudein Community in Agbor Kingdom.

In a chat with Ika Weekly Newspaper Reporter, the Chairman of Ogbemudien Community, Hon. Simon Okpali lauded the Dein for his wealth of knowledge and prayed the good Lord to empower him. He expressed his confidence in the new Iregwa of Ogbemudien to lead well and thanked the Dein for his blessings.

Julius Ehiabor, the Onu-otu of Ogbemudein Community, on his part, said Pa. Abagi leadership is good and that the good people of Ogbemudien Community are happy. He prayed God to give the new Iregwa good health and long life.

Mr. Johnbull Okwuogori Aghaulor felicitating with the Iregwa, appealed to him to continue to lead them in truth. He prayed God to bless the Dein of Agbor, the Iregwa, Ogbemudein Community and Agbor Kingdom.

Responding, Pa. Abagi thanked the Dein, saying that his joy knows no bounds, while soliciting for the cooperation of every son and daughter of Ogbemudein Community to enable him give the Dein the needed support to move Agbor Kingdom forward.

PATRICK GBUCHANYE

As posted on Ika weekly web site

samuk:
STOP PROMOTING IGBO CULTURE, SAYS DEIN OF AGBOR
The Dein of Agbor Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Dr. Benjamin Ikenchukwu Keagborekuzi I, has enjoined his subjects to stop promoting Igbo culture, describing the Agbor culture as ‘unique and peculiar’.

IMG_9531 STOP PROMOTING IGBO CULTURE, SAYS DEIN OF AGBOR

The Dein gave the admonition at his palace recently while giving his royal blessings to the new Iregwa of Ogbemudien Community, Pa. Bogi Abagi. He called on the good people of Agbor Kingdom to join hands with him to effect the changes he desires to be in place. According to him, “I am back and happy to be in the midst of my subjects. This kind of gathering gives me joy because it is an opportunity for me to learn more from my people. There is room for change, therefore my wish and desire for my subjects is that they adopt and respect every change that is being made. Going through the history of Agbor Kingdom, one will thank the gods for wisdom. Thus, everyone will join hands with me to reposition things the way they ought to be in order to restore our lost glory”.







He called on all Agbor indigenes to preserve Agbor culture and stop promoting Igbo culture. His words, “stop giving our children Igbo names. The native names given to our children should be pronounced and written in Agbor language and not in Igbo or Ika language as Agbor has its own unique language. The Igbo red cap should also be dropped as it is not a native cap for Agbor Kingdom. Soon, I will start driving away my palace chiefs who are fond of coming to the palace, wearing in red caps. Agbor traditions should be respected and preserved for future generations. Parents and the elderly should teach our children and the youths the culture of Agbor”.

The Odion of Agbor Kingdom, Chief Julius Ochei who led the new Iregwa and the people of Ogbemudien to the Dein’s Palace for blessing, said the Iregwa title goes to the oldest man in Ogbemudien Community, stating that it is the turn of Pa. John Bogi Abagi who is 89 years and the oldest man. The Iregwa, according to Chief Ochie is the traditional head of Ogbemudein Community in Agbor Kingdom.

In a chat with Ika Weekly Newspaper Reporter, the Chairman of Ogbemudien Community, Hon. Simon Okpali lauded the Dein for his wealth of knowledge and prayed the good Lord to empower him. He expressed his confidence in the new Iregwa of Ogbemudien to lead well and thanked the Dein for his blessings.

Julius Ehiabor, the Onu-otu of Ogbemudein Community, on his part, said Pa. Abagi leadership is good and that the good people of Ogbemudien Community are happy. He prayed God to give the new Iregwa good health and long life.

Mr. Johnbull Okwuogori Aghaulor felicitating with the Iregwa, appealed to him to continue to lead them in truth. He prayed God to bless the Dein of Agbor, the Iregwa, Ogbemudein Community and Agbor Kingdom.

Responding, Pa. Abagi thanked the Dein, saying that his joy knows no bounds, while soliciting for the cooperation of every son and daughter of Ogbemudein Community to enable him give the Dein the needed support to move Agbor Kingdom forward.

PATRICK GBUCHANYE

As posted on Ika weekly web site

abdelrahman:
But why

Donarozzi:


I make these comments with due respect to the elders of Agbor and the entire Igbo institutions in Agbor. I am of the impression that the elders of Agbor who are the custodians of the Igbo traditions of Agbor are feeling uncomfortable with the way the current Dei of Agbor, Benjamin Ikechukwu, is piloting the affairs of their community. Benjamin Ikechukwu was not brought up in Igboland, does not speak Igbo, and as such does not really understand the intricacies of Igbo culture and traditions. That the kingship institution of Agbor is hereditary does not mean that the king has the right to burst in and ignorantly supplant the real traditions of his people with alien traditions. Let the elders of Agbor stand up and call Benjamin Ikechukwu to order. I don't know if Benjamin Ikechukwu really told his people to stop practising Igbo culture. But if the young king actually said so, the elders of Agbor must rise up immediately and educate him so that he could learn that Agbor is fundamentally Igbo.

RedboneSmith:


Ika clans, including Agbor, have ofor. Quit saying things you do not know.

samuk:
STOP PROMOTING IGBO CULTURE, SAYS DEIN OF AGBOR
The Dein of Agbor Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Dr. Benjamin Ikenchukwu Keagborekuzi I, has enjoined his subjects to stop promoting Igbo culture, describing the Agbor culture as ‘unique and peculiar’.

IMG_9531 STOP PROMOTING IGBO CULTURE, SAYS DEIN OF AGBOR

The Dein gave the admonition at his palace recently while giving his royal blessings to the new Iregwa of Ogbemudien Community, Pa. Bogi Abagi. He called on the good people of Agbor Kingdom to join hands with him to effect the changes he desires to be in place. According to him, “I am back and happy to be in the midst of my subjects. This kind of gathering gives me joy because it is an opportunity for me to learn more from my people. There is room for change, therefore my wish and desire for my subjects is that they adopt and respect every change that is being made. Going through the history of Agbor Kingdom, one will thank the gods for wisdom. Thus, everyone will join hands with me to reposition things the way they ought to be in order to restore our lost glory”.



He called on all Agbor indigenes to preserve Agbor culture and stop promoting Igbo culture. His words, “stop giving our children Igbo names. The native names given to our children should be pronounced and written in Agbor language and not in Igbo or Ika language as Agbor has its own unique language. The Igbo red cap should also be dropped as it is not a native cap for Agbor Kingdom. Soon, I will start driving away my palace chiefs who are fond of coming to the palace, wearing in red caps. Agbor traditions should be respected and preserved for future generations. Parents and the elderly should teach our children and the youths the culture of Agbor”.

The Odion of Agbor Kingdom, Chief Julius Ochei who led the new Iregwa and the people of Ogbemudien to the Dein’s Palace for blessing, said the Iregwa title goes to the oldest man in Ogbemudien Community, stating that it is the turn of Pa. John Bogi Abagi who is 89 years and the oldest man. The Iregwa, according to Chief Ochie is the traditional head of Ogbemudein Community in Agbor Kingdom.

In a chat with Ika Weekly Newspaper Reporter, the Chairman of Ogbemudien Community, Hon. Simon Okpali lauded the Dein for his wealth of knowledge and prayed the good Lord to empower him. He expressed his confidence in the new Iregwa of Ogbemudien to lead well and thanked the Dein for his blessings.

Julius Ehiabor, the Onu-otu of Ogbemudein Community, on his part, said Pa. Abagi leadership is good and that the good people of Ogbemudien Community are happy. He prayed God to give the new Iregwa good health and long life.

Mr. Johnbull Okwuogori Aghaulor felicitating with the Iregwa, appealed to him to continue to lead them in truth. He prayed God to bless the Dein of Agbor, the Iregwa, Ogbemudein Community and Agbor Kingdom.

Responding, Pa. Abagi thanked the Dein, saying that his joy knows no bounds, while soliciting for the cooperation of every son and daughter of Ogbemudein Community to enable him give the Dein the needed support to move Agbor Kingdom forward.

PATRICK GBUCHANYE

As posted on Ika weekly web site

AreaFada2:

Samuk, I know this is an old post.

You see, the British were so avowed to cut down the influence of Benin since the 1840s in Lagos that they didn't rest until 1960. From West to East.

While Benin didn't have large populations in its territories, their monarchs and nobility were pure Benin princes and nobility. From Eleko, Eletu Odibo and Obanikoro in Lagos to Ogiamie/Olu and his original chiefs in Warri.

Over 120 years was more than enough to suppress Benin history, while helping other previously tribal groups unite into large ethnic nationalities. The newly emerged larger tribes now took over the suppression crusade from colonial masters.

But in that time, when succession fight occurred in several of those former Benin territories, the matter would be settled in Benin palace. Because those monarchs previously got their approval from Oba of Benin and the history is well known in Benin.

Clearly, Dr Zik who was born in 1904 probably grew up to meet relatives born around 1830s to 1840s. The reign of Oba Osemwende. So he got the authentic history of Onitsha from those old relatives. Even a young man like me met elderly relatives well over 90 years old over 30 years ago. People born around 1880s to 1890s.

Their story of Lagos, Onitsha, much of Anioma, Itsekhiri and Edoid people were remarkably consistent. Even echoed what Zik wrote about Onitsha.

As for Agbor, they are a unique Igboid people but infused with much Benin royal and aristocratic traditions.

I think what many Igbo have refused to accept is that people cannot be forced to identify with you. Cultures evolve over time. The English, Dutch, Swedes, Danes. Flemish, Norwegians and others are Germanic people BUT THEY ARE NOT Germans. Urhobo/Okpe, Isoko, Degema and others are of Greater Benin/Edoid origin but they are Benin people of today.

So we cannot start throwing insult at people for carving out a unique identity for themselves. Otherwise the suspicion that it's all about domination of others becomes very potent.

samuk:


With the way the Igbos are going on with their Nri project, Biafra will unlikely extend more than the current 5 states that make up south east. Someone already told us in a different thread that the Obi of Onitsha will not break the cola is the presence of some Nri Ezes.

Imagine the Obi of Agbor with history spanning hundreds of years, probably more authentic and prestigious than any Nri Eze being made to become second class monarch to these Nri Ezes in a new Biafra.

Recently some of these monarchs and people in the south south are beginning to reaffirmed their traditional links with Benin because the dangers of their thrones and culture going extinct is very real should Nigeria breaks up and they are absorbed by these later days big tribes.

Under Benin empire, these various tribes were allowed their autonomy, something, they will likely lose under the so called big tribes.

Osagyefo98:



This little kingdom of Benin will be making noise everyday.

Governor of Delta state is Ifeanyi Okowa not Izoduwa Obaseki....are yo guys really this drunk .


Yorubas trashed you and gave every reasons to justify that edos are Yorubas and na Igbos you want face now...you will hit the rock and learnt the history in blunt and abusive man....


Nonsense and gibberish kingdom...


5 local government constituting nuisance online. Go to asaba and tell the ruler obi chike Edozien that one history said you are Benin and one eben was in your palace and na we get you...


Nonsense and buhari.



Ndi ara

RedboneSmith:
I am a little amused at the level of attention the Dein's comments have been getting online. Why is everyone acting surprised over it? Like, y'all didn't know that Agbor is one of the Anioma towns with the strongest non-Igbo-identifying stance? Even when he appeared to insinuate that Agbor is not Ika, that too shouldn't surprise anyone who knows how Agbor people can sometimes take this superior stand-alone, I-am-unique-from-everyone posture.