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How A Nigerian Chief Sued The British In London And Reclaimed All Stolen Lagos. by Missyajoke(f): 7:17pm On Sep 17, 2020 |
Amodu Tijani also known as Chief Oluwa of Lagos along with Nigerian nationalist Herbert Macaulay took British colonialists to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) in London over a case of stolen land. The Yoruba chief charged that the British had no authority to take control over indigenous Nigerian lands. Thus, he requested that the ownership of the land returned to Nigeria and that the rightful owners be thoroughly compensated. Not much is known about the background of Amodu Tijani or Chief Oluwa except that he hailed from the Esezi ruling house. He was also a devout Muslim, hence his name Amodu Tijani. The Kingdom of Okpe was created in the 17th century and is located in Delta State, Nigeria. The Okpe Kingdom had four sons, Orhue, Orhoro, Evwreke and Esezi. The first king produced was H.R.M. Esezi I, Orodje of Okpe circa 1770 to 1779. The Okpe ruling house operates on a rotational basis, which means each house supplies a leader at the appointed time to ensure fairness and peace.
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Re: How A Nigerian Chief Sued The British In London And Reclaimed All Stolen Lagos. by Uzomacharles: 7:21pm On Sep 17, 2020 |
Him for no bother sha |
Re: How A Nigerian Chief Sued The British In London And Reclaimed All Stolen Lagos. by Nobody: 7:35pm On Sep 17, 2020 |
I foresee a tribal war loading in the comments |
Re: How A Nigerian Chief Sued The British In London And Reclaimed All Stolen Lagos. by Galactico4ever(m): 7:49pm On Sep 17, 2020 |
So the British stole Lagos? This interesting piece of history is uncomplete. |
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