The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, has called for a peaceful resolution of the political impasse in Edo State, noting that such was necessary for the development and advancement of the state.

Oba Akiolu said this on Sunday when the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki led members of the Edo State Executive Council and other notable sons and daughters from the state on a courtesy visit to his Palace, as part of activities for a Townhall meeting with Edo indigenes resident in Lagos State.

Notable dignitaries in the governor’s entourage include his wife, Betsy; Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu; Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq; the Chief of Staff to the governor, Chief Taiwo Akerele; Chairman, Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barr. Anselm Ojezua, commissioners, special advisers and heads of agencies, among others.

Oba Akiolu said Edo and Lagos share a lot in common, noting that his forefathers traced their ancestry to Benin Kingdom, adding that it would only be proper for the two states to work together for mutual development and growth.

On the political impasse in the state, he said there was need for a truce that would be beneficial for all, noting, “Politicians don’t quarrel, they only agree to disagree later.”

“The friction must end on a peaceful note. No victor, no vanquish. I have told my son, here. What is paramount is this country is development and advancement,” he said.

In his response, the governor said the team is in Lagos to hold a town hall meeting with sons and daughters of Edo State, who live in Lagos.

“We cannot come here without coming to pay courtesies and obeisance to you,” he said.

According to the governor, “We are also here to say thank you for the fatherly love and support you have given us. Since I have been governor, you have visited Edo twice. Each time, you have been full of prayers for us.

“We want to tell them what we have done in the last three years and also seek their support as we move forward.”

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R-L: Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu; Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; his wife, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, and Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu, during the governor’s courtesy visit to the Oba’s Palace, as part of activities for a Townhall meeting with Edo indigenes resident in Lagos State, on Sunday, January 19, 2020.

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L-R: Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, and Wife of Edo State Governor, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, during the governor’s courtesy visit to the Oba’s Palace, as part of activities for a Townhall meeting with Edo indigenes resident in Lagos State, on Sunday, January 19, 2020.

Lil Wayne should be talking about the Leopard rather than Edo politics

Oba of Lagos won't vote in the primaries.

When we say Lagos is a colony of Edo people they will want to chop us raw.

The Edo Prince of Lagos Colony has just spoken the truth!

Amotekuns fall on any àfonja that think otherwise ...cos I know una way....!

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TooMuchStuff:

When we say Lagos is a colony of Edo people they will want to chop us raw.

The Edo Prince of Lagos Colony has just spoken the truth!

Amotekuns fall on any àfonja that think otherwise ...cos I know una way....!

You think Lagos is Lagos Island Only a tiny part of Lagos Island have Benin ancestry.

Oba Lil wayne

TooMuchStuff:

When we say Lagos is a colony of Edo people they will want to chop us raw.

The Edo Prince of Lagos Colony has just spoken the truth!

Amotekuns fall on any àfonja that think otherwise ...cos I know una way....!

Come on, don't be a moro...

The Oba has said nothing new.

Lagos Island monarchy has Benin origin. Nevertheless, it was only for a short time (2 or 3 generations) before it passed to Yoruba (Ijesha) by providence.

That said, Nigeria used to be a British colony. Did that make Nigerians British

statusquoante:


Come on, don't be a moro...

The Oba has said nothing new.

Lagos Island monarchy has Benin origin. Nevertheless, it was only for a short time (2 or 3 generations) before it passed to Yoruba (Ijesha) by providence.

That said, Nigeria used to be a British colony. Did that make Nigerians British

Loads of lies.
Don't worry.... Edos are not bothered anymore about Lagos ownership.
Edos are not Fulanis that spill blood anyhow cos of its lawfully owned Land