Retired CP Ikechukwu Aduba Launches A Book, Authenticates The History Of Igboland And Origin Of Onicha Ado

Overtime, the origin of Igbos have been a topic of discussion with different opinions by different scholars. In a bid to weigh in and bring clarity to the subject matter, the Retired Commissioner of Police Ikechukwu Aduba wrote the book ‘History or Igboland and a reappraisal of the origin of Onicha Ado N’Idu. The book was launched over the weekend and was held in Onitsha, Anambra State was attended by the who is who of the Igbo community as well as renowned scholars and professors. Coordinator of the Book Launch committee Dr Walter Emerole welcomed everyone to the event and talked briefly about the efforts that have been put in place to make the event a reality.

Ikechukwu Aduba while making his author’s remarks succinctly stated that his radical shift from the old understanding of Igbo history and the origin of Onitsha people is to bring clarity on the subject matter. Aduba debunked through extensive research, the claim by Onitsha people that they migrated from Benin in the present-day Edo State. He wrote that there is no evidence either based on culture, religion or ancestry that supports the claim which he said is at most a myth. 

According to him, neither culture, religion nor ancestry supports this claim. 
After reviewing accounts of previous historians, Aduba noted that none of them could state the exact date of Onitsha migration from Benin, nor the monarch in power when the movement took place. 

Most importantly, he observed, Chima who was the Onitsha ancestor that led the migration did not feature in Edo tradition. He also wrote: “There are more differences than similarities in Benin and Onitsha political arrangements. 
“In Benin tradition, the ruler is called Oba, but in Onitsha Obi. The Royal regalia of both monarchs not the same. In Onitsha King list, there is no Edo name. Onitsha indigenes called their queen mother Omu while in Benin, she is called Idia”. 

Instead, citing works of great historians and anthropologists, like V. C. Uchendu, Adiele Afigbo and Onwuejeogu, Aduba concluded that it may be that “Onitsha people originally belonged to Northern Igbo while the group which eventually became ruling lineage migrated from area in Western Igboland which was within the influence of Benin, bringing with it something of Benin pattern of kingship, titled hierarchy and other political institutions”. 

Another concept debunked in the book by Aduba is that of Igbo Enweghi Eze (Meaning The Igbos Have No King) he believes this is both biased and lack of sufficient knowledge about the nature of Igbo politics.” The idea, he reasoned could have emanated from an autonomous homeland. 

The Chairman of the occasion Chief Dr. Simon Okeke advised everyone to read this literary work as it epitomizes detailed research done by renowned scholars.

Other notable guests at the event include: Chief Chuck Nduka-Eze (Chief Launcher) Professor U.D Anyanwu who delivered a resounding keynote address. Professor Johnclif Nwadike did a fantastic review of the book in local ibo dialect, pointing at the touch points and areas to take note of as it relates to Igbo origin. Special lecture was delivered by professor Chidi Osuagwu . Guests duly represented were Barr. Nnamdi Ibegbu (SAN), Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, amongst others.

The closing remarks and vote of thanks was delivered by Chuks Anyaduba who let the audience know that the book is available for purchase online at Amazon via the following link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09R4GB6XP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LC2MD39BOX97&keywords=History+of+igboland&qid=1643149896&sprefix=history+of+igbolan%2Caps%2C324&sr=8-1


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Nice

Igbo turn coats. After they leave office, they start finding ways to patronize their people.

Would have made more sense If he had shown half of this concern towards the Igbo's while acting as commissioner of police.

I can also bet my left ball that he didn't write that book.

Damnnn niggar
Isoright

Ain't reading this shit

Ok

I need a copy

ok.



Anyway, Agriculture is life.

Igbo Amaka

This thread will turn into a tribal war between two tribes now. Lol

Igbo amaka

Good one

They're very hardworking, I love them for that.

Another Igbo man is coming to debunk your own too.


Igbos have no King

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Yoròba headslamers will soon overrun this thread...

Who is he?

The retired CP should be telling us the history of corruption in Nigeria police and leave our Igbo for uncorrupted historians

Ok

The op should tell us how much the book sells

That's a good move, we need more history books about our great tribe.

Busy talking about how onitcha migrated from Igbo and not Benin.

Ok

History will show that Igbos are Jews, and were flown to Nigeria on stealth planes in 1200 BC.
Namdiot coward Cownu claim he's a Jews without any ounce of evidence to backup his delusional claim. Just trying to attach to anything of significance.
Dimwit.