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The first song I compared Swiss' to is this:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDWEcFqILoo

Listen and read the lyrics. There are religious (biblical) references and imagery here too.

I am the stone that the builder refused
I am the visual,
the inspiration,
that made lady sing the blues

I'm the spark that makes your idea bright
the same spark
that lights the dark
so that you can know your left from your right

I am the ballot in your box
the bullet in the gun
that inner glow
that lets you know
to call your brother "son"

The story that just begun
the promise of what's to come
and imma remain a soldier
til' the war is won (won)

chop chop chop
Judo flip, chop chop chop
Judo flip, chop chop chop
Judo flip, chop chop chop

Asheru: Judo Flip

igbo2011:
Who is Barrister?

All right, young'un. Sikiru Ayinde Barrister. Reigned in the late 70s and all through the 80s, 90s and beyond. He inspired a ton of other artists. Died in 2010. If you don't speak Yoruba, you might not enjoy him. But I think you will.

Wait, let me come back after I listen.

Hi, bros!

I'm listening to Barrister at the mo'

P.S. I listened. I thought it was very good. Lyrics are meaningful. Video is striking. I'm not sure how famous he is, but he is pretty lucky that times and things have changed somewhat. That video of him nailed to the cross - such videos usually get a lot of negative press and reactions for the artist. At least when Terence Trent D'Arby did it. Even Madonna got a lot of flack for using that tall actor in her Jesus video.

Back to the review.

I listened once and I will go back to listen again. There is so much going on. And he nailed it all - pun intended. The lyrics, the music, everything. The message! Don't forget this is a man with a message. Also, as I was watching, I was thinking, dude's gotta be strong, physically, and truly committed to his message to go through all these. Carrying that huge cross and balancing in the air with his arms tied up like that!

I also opened it up in YouTube to read the comments. He's had a lot of views!

Great job on everything.

Thanks, Igbo2011.

PPS: The 2nd video is much longer, but I'll watch that too. I'd like to know more about this guy. I'll come back to discuss the message about God in detail.

PointB:
Buhari's cows should graze in Duara, my farmland will not be grazing field for Buhari's sickly looking cows! Besides, I hate cows!!

You hate Cows?

https://us.123rf.com/450wm/carlanichiata/carlanichiata1112/carlanichiata111200008/11663893-cute-cow-drinking-milk-illustration.jpg

He hates cows! Moo

https://comps.canstockphoto.com/can-stock-photo_csp14252044.jpg

Mtttcheeewwww. Chew Chew Chew.

https://comps.canstockphoto.com/can-stock-photo_csp11463568.jpg

KIRIJI:
Oba Oyekan I 1885-1900

www.nairaland.com/attachments/2305635_obaoyekan1_jpeg531e32d3e93f05cab990482732a7cd63

Is NegroNtns same as Kiriji?

NegroNtns:
more. . .

www.nairaland.com/attachments/482965_Esugbayiandchiefs_jpgccae5d7417e09fa73bccbefdd4aa09a5

https://www.nairaland.com/675773/great-leaders-nigerias-history-before/8#8718988

Guyman02:
HOW JEGA Got His OBAMA Award

Obama gave Jega US National Honours for getting GEJ out based on the recommendation of David Axelrod who was Obamas campaign director during his elections and current APC campaign Consultant after Jega had lied to the world about how he has cleaned up the Voter Register by removing underage voters.

Gov Kwankwaso has just confirmed that Almajiris were massively used.
Not Surprisingly all the EU and US International dubious observers concentrated on the OIL States of Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Delta which are there key areas of interest and would want to be controlled by APC where they are calling for cancellation due to rigging and did not see manipulation in the North.

The Oba should henceforth play a fatherly role and be a unifying factor to all irrespective of their beliefs or race once you are in Lagos.

www.nairaland.com/attachments/2309808_underagevoters_jpeg72dba185ff258dbdc1678948c60d1c03

www.nairaland.com/attachments/2309809_underagevoters2_jpeg5d674a0986038addf207b7c191a27be0

So, it is your assertion that children voted or registered to vote in the just concluded elections? And those pictures are evidence to support your claim?

Mynd44:
I did not say there are only 5 but the last I heard was there are 5..there might be more though

I know the Alaafin, Olubadan, Ooni are among.

Perhaps the Deji of Akure and Soun of Ogbomosho (not sure of the Soun though)

Mynd44:
http://www.lagosstate.gov.ng/pagelinks.php?p=8

Oh the title changed to Oba when the Capital of Nigeria was moved to Abuja

Mynd, nitori Olorun. That is not so!

If the site above is where you're getting your information about the Lagos throne, commence using other sources, please. I just read the page you linked. That site is a disgrace; whoever wrote or approved that narrative should be shot! Here's a gem.

"Moreover, modern day Lagosians have so intermingled that no single tribe or people can claim it even though the predominant language is Yoruba." http://www.lagosstate.gov.ng/pagelinks.php?p=8

Poor grammar + faulty historical "data" + wild speculations = baseless conclusions.

I guess those fighting over the "No Man's Land" issue can now leave NL Igbos alone and direct your ire to the appropriate source since it was reported and circulated by your very own official government website.

nduchucks:
As far as this conversation goes, the Queen of England and how she is finacially supported by the Brits is irrelevant. I do know that governors or the prime minister does not simply take money from state budget and give it to trhe Queen, as the Governors and Presidents of Nigeria do.

Besides, the Queen is already a mulltibillionaire who does not need any hand outs.

Oh, the England useless royals are exempted from your anti-monarchy campaign since they've already amassed their wealth through centuries of slavery, countless invasions and pillaging.

Chuckie, I like you immensely. But please, cease and desist your verbal threat to the Oba of Lagos throne or I shall have no other recourse but to beat you to death with my bare hands! That throne is being held in trust for my oldest child. Seriously.

ademusiwa7:
What nonsense are you talking about, they are not kings... They are Obas(duke of towns) not kingdom.. the Independent country of the kingdom of Western nigeria ran administration on dukes (Obas).

Kaaabiyeeeesi o! Aare Musiwa. I've been looking for you all these time. Damn that Seun! Let Musiwa reign!!!

My post was hidden by Spambot. I guess it didn't like my Yahoo ROTL smileys.

No, I don't think those threads will deleted. But election will soon be over. Maybe it'll get better around here.

More power to you, bros!

SAI Buhari!

Yaay! 7 weeks and counting. . . to Aso Rock we go!

Kilode1:
Iyalode Iwapele!

Whatchutalkmbout not being APC??

I have your membership card printed already. I only need to attach picture

{{{Kilode}}}

About Lagos Guber Cinema starring Ambode and Agbajelola

Why is Ambode a better choice?

If PDP candidate Agbaje were running on the APC ticket and Ambode was on PDP side, would you still favour Ambode? Please answer before Election time less than 12 hours away.

By the way, for days now, just about every page I click on NL, Ambode's face is staring back at me. So, I finally clicked on the ad today. I think they changed it yesterday. This is what I got:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87YshvjJ72k

In fairness to the opposition and abiding by the Equal Time Rule, here are a couple of items I read on Mr. Agbaje.

http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/why-tinubu-is-scared-of-jimi-agbaje/199941/
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/02/lagos-guber-parted-ways-tinubu-jimi-agbaje/

igbsam:
What's is that guy doing ? Is he an slowpoke ? Someone please check and confirm for me.

www.nairaland.com/attachments/2290173_2289778folarinejpeg0463d24a0e1bfc30898b16eb3b8e444b_jpeg6b5cc79931708eab6d86c8efc52ed219

Thank you for highlighting that. I wanted to ask too. He looks like he's mocking them or telling the crowd to stand back as the motorcade passes. His hilarious expression, funny hand gestures and owl-like eyeglasses is just cherry on top.

Adesiji77:
To calm frayed nerves...

www.nairaland.com/attachments/2286845_optimist691450_jpeg_jpegeb48e118c561a174ead108e70321f309

NobleG1:
My Honorable Ndigbo in Lagos,

If you're looking for where to buy scuba diving equipment and oxygen to prepare against oba's threat. Go to;

#[size=14pt]122 Amadioha Kugbuo oba street,
Ikeja, Lagos.[/size]

Below are the products we have in stock.

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OMG! Is it wrong to laugh at this?

Seems the contest is close and the campaign is getting fierce. Desperate times in Kaduna for the current governor.

Kaduna Governor Yero Stops Southern Kaduna Chiefs from Meeting VP-Elect Osinbajo (Sahara Reporters)

Nervous Kaduna State governor, Alhaji Mukhtar Ramalan Yero, on Tuesday morning pre-empted a meeting in the State between Southern Kaduna top traditional rulers and in-coming Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo.

The Director General of Kaduna State All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council, Mr. Ben Kure, disclosed this in a press statement.

Osinbanjo was in Kafanchan to meet critical stakeholders in the area including traditional rulers, Christian leaders, academic, youth and women leaders ahead of Saturday's governorship election.

For the gathering, the over 20 traditional rulers drawn from eight local government areas were on their way to the palace of the Chief of Kagoro, the venue of the meeting, when they received the governor's instruction.

Some of the invited chiefs had already arrived in the vicinity when they received signals warning them against meeting with the Vice-President-elect.

Kure said "The programme was to first meet traditional rulers before church leaders, and we had notified them and they were ready to receive our in-coming Vice President. The meeting was to pay homage and intimate them of what the in-coming Muhammadu Buhari's government has in stock for Nigerians irrespective religion, ethnicity, region or political interests.

He said they were surprised to receive a message that the governor had stopped the meeting and cautioned the invitees to return to their domains. The monarchs complied with the warning.

Kure recalled that Governor Yero had three weeks ago also stopped the then presidential candidate of the APC from holding a campaign at Murtala Square in Kaduna, the state capital, adding that he has now tried to embarrass the incoming Vice President. "Are the people of Kaduna state and their traditional rulers slaves of the governor?” he asked. ‘It is quite unfortunate that Kaduna State is now under an individual who is above the law and ruling with impunity. "He should know that the people of Kaduna State are free people with the right of free association and choice. He will not force people to vote for him, it is a democracy and the voice of the people must be heard. "

On Saturday, Governor Yero faces a big battle for the gubernatorial office at the polls against former Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nasir el-Rufai.

http://saharareporters.com/2015/04/07/kaduna-governor-yero-stops-southern-kaduna-chiefs-meeting-vp-elect-osinbajo

ROCKJ1:
I love Nigerians.... very funny people.

True dat!

sanniabiola:
you for ask me first before you try to take pictures. Mine was after the June 20 election precisely on 21st of June last year. I saw such a peaceful rally of my favorite political party so I excitedly want to snap them from where I was standing and watching only for these two guy that I will defeat individually in a fight walk to me and ask to see my phone, I said why?, [size=14pt] while asking one guy why the other deliver these leather coated slap on my left cheek, as I was preparing to protest the slap the other one struck too, my head grow big immediately and all I could hear was whistling from the cloud.[/size] My colleague from inside start screaming "run inside, he's a corper o" my brother, even the video delete automatically and one person remind me that didn't I know that am standing in front of an opposition house. That double slap still hurt my brain till date and I have not even forget the size of the first palm the braced my face. Don't play with your phone in Ekiti street when they gather o. They don't understand much civility there. But I love their ways sha, Hard luck men, I have been there too.

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Ralphlauren:
Lmaooooooo

All their 'red cap' chiefs sat down like mumu while My Kabiyesi was speaking and they could'nt say one word. Instead, they were clapping . Smh! Awon a lai lojuti

Why didnt they protest at the palace grounds na? . . .

You expect them to challenge the Oba? Have you ever been to the palace? I watched the video briefly, but couldn't really make out the location of the speech. Trust me sha, if you enter the palace and see the Oba on his throne, and you see all the ceremony, the chieftains and palace guards, plus the praise singer that only walks backwards so as never to turn his back on the Kabiyesi. . . Anyway, that's what it was like during Oyekan's reign. You can't try it!

Let's all get along sha. The palace issued an explanation. I hope my Igbo brothers and sisters will continue to live peaceably and prosperously in Eko land.

The palace of the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has issued a statement, clarifying the Oba’s comments on his alleged threat to Igbos in Lagos to vote the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Akinwunmi Ambode or die in the lagoon.

Below is the statement;

THE PALACE MAKES FURTHER CLARIFICATION ON THE STATEMENT BY THE OBA OF LAGOS. ‎

My attention has been drawn to a publication in a national newspaper where HRM Oba Riliwanu Akinolu was alleged to have threatened Igbos in Lagos to make them vote for Ambode.

Last Sunday, all honorary Eze Ndigbos in Lagos paid a courtesy call to HRM Oba Akinolu. At the meeting the visitors praised the Oba for his fatherly support for and cooperation with Igbos in. Lagos. They assured him of their continued good neighborliness with other tribes in Lagos and support everything that’ll further strengthen that harmony.

Oba Akiolu on his part acknowledged the enviable performance of Governor Fashola and his contribution to the growth of investments in Lagos. He gave the assurance that he is not disturbed or angry with South-East and South- South votes for President Jonathan as perceived by the Eze Ndigbos. The Obas thereafter called on the Igbos chiefs to show appreciation to Lagos State by supporting his candidate Mr. Ambode for continuity of excellence as they have earlier promised.

He assured them of his continued support‎ and assistance where needed and the meeting ended with the traditional breaking of kolas, alligator pepper, and bitter kola and pouring of liberation on the ground. It was within this context that that the tradition of Lagos with regard to the lagoon came up. It was noted that whoever works against the throne and the interest and peaceful co-existence of Lagos would end up in the lagoon as per tradition.

2.Oba Akiolu stated further that the Igbo people have not betrayed the throne. Lagos has also not betrayed the Igbo people. Lagos has done so much to make the Igbos comfortable and to prosper. For this, we expect reciprocal respect and understanding. The Oba of Lagos prays that the Lagoon and the throne will continue to bless and protect all those who reside and visit Lagos.

3. Oba Akiolu is the father of all irrespective of tribe, religion or political persuasion. In Lagos, we have an old traditional proverb that relates to the Lagoon. The Lagoon is unique to Lagos. The proverb stresses the need for unity and understanding when you do business in an environment and in this case when you live and do business in Lagos.

Oba Akiolu prays for peace for the land of Lagos and prosperity for all its inhabitants.

Signed:
Chief Lateef Aderibigbe Ajose,
Opeluwa of Lagos
April 6, 2015

http://www.today.ng/news/ambode-oba-of-lagos-makes-clarification-on-his-threat-to-deal-with-igbos/

Akinsnaira:
. . .look at how much publicity they gave it when Gov. Fashola reunited some of them who are homeless in Lagos to their families in SE, they called it deportation demanding for the head of the Governor . . .

Okay that's an hilarious spin. But, I don't think that's how they perceived it.

ImperialYoruba:
.

www.nairaland.com/attachments/2285637_20150407021813_jpege94f5f139d40d191d1000b6749235f93

Really? Femi Fani-Kayode.

This poster already said it all though.

GP2015:
Lol. This man will lose in his polling unit.
His parents and girlfriends won't even vote him in.
Worst mistake PDP ever made and will ever make!

Sagamite:
To be frank this is utter rubbish by the author.

If you are going to make a protest against something, at least understand it and/or don't lie about it.

It is quite completely idiotic for anyone to put "severance gratuity" as part of the legislator's "salary". Grammar is obviously that person's problems.

Severance gratuity is paid only when the legislator is voted out, not while he or she is a serving legislator.

Secondly, many of the so-called "salary" there are expenses being monetised. How can "Car allowance" be termed as salary?

Are you saying legislators from Biu or Sapele should be funding his cost of movement and accommodation in Abuja from his own pocket?

How can anyone include such as part of "salary"? Very idiotic.

The car allowance is only paid once every 4 years.

If you are going to compare, then compare like-for-like to get an objective assessment to criticise.

While the average cost of personnel given to a Nigeria senator is about N1.5m (Less than $10,000), the award for personnel to a US Senator is $977,671.

https://www.senate.gov/CRSReports/crs-publish.cfm?pid=%270E%2C*PL[%3D%23P%20%20%0A

The average annual allowance paid to or claimed by a US Senator is $1.2m, so how can anyone be so stupid to be comparing the $174K salary of a US Senator to the salary and ENTIRE allowance of a Nigerian Senator.

If you want to compare LfL with US Senator, then you will be comparing with $1.3m salary plus allowance of a US Senator.

In the UK, allowances that can be claimed for Personnel is £137,000 (about $220,000) per year. The average overall expenses claimed per year by a UK MP will be about £150,000 (about $240,000).

All these exclude the UK and US severance gratuity and pensions. I don't know if Nigerian Senators get a pension.

Cutting through all this bullshyt and junk by the incompetent and moronic author. The only payments I can attribute to a Nigerian Senator as salary (and hidden salary) are:

* Basic Salary (B.S) - N2,484,245.50
* Hardship Allowance (50% of B.S) - N1,242,122.70
* Newspapers Allowance (50% of B.S) - N1,242,122.70
* Wardrobe Allowance (25% of B.S) - N621,061.37
* Recess Allowance (10% of B.S) - N248,424.55
* Entertainment (30% of B.S) - N828,081.83
* Leave Allowance (10% of B.S) - N248,424.55

Depending on the number of recesses that the Nigerian Senate has, it appears their annual pay would be less than $50,000 per year.

That is the basis of the argument about salary. That is where we argue "is that right"?

Secondly is to assess whether the allowance (of about $41K per annum) being paid is excessive.

I don't know how the fuuktard author decided to calculate "annual pay and allowances" as "monthly salary".

Sagamite - Shagamu Babalawo - making sense for once!

alsudaes1:
please how did you arrive at #29millon
because I know most of the allowances you quoted are either p.a (per annum: hence the need to divide each by 12) or quarterly and the severance gratuity will be at the end of tenure if the senator is not returned.

so, How did you arrive at #29M?


Note: I am not related to any senator

I just need you to confirm before some people start spreading false information as requested by you. Thanks

axponline:
* Basic Salary (B.S) - N2,484,245.50
* Hardship Allowance (50% of B.S) - N1,242,122.70
* Constituency Allowance (200% of B.S) - N4,968,509.00
* Newspapers Allowance (50% of B.S) - N1,242,122.70
* Wardrobe Allowance (25% of B.S) - N621,061.37
* Recess Allowance (10% of B.S) - N248,424.55
* Accommodation (200% of B.S) - N4,968,509.00
* Utilities (30% of B.S) - N828,081.83
* Domestic Staff (70% of B.S) - N1,863,184.12
* Entertainment (30% of B.S) - N828,081.83
* Personal Assistants (25% of B.S) - N621,061.12
* Vehicle Maintenance Allowance (75% of B.S) - N1,863,184.12
* Leave Allowance (10% of B.S) - N248,424.55
* Severance Gratuity (300% of B.S) - N7,452,736.50
* Car Allowance (400% of B.S) - N9,936,982.00
* TOTAL MONTHLY SALARY = N29,479,749.00
I think the poster has this a bit wrong.
Some of the figures are annual amounts not monthly amounts.
For instance, Leave Allowance is once a year (you go on leave once a year) , Car allowance is perhaps every 2-3 years (they don't renew their cars every month) , Severance Gratuity is 1 time only (when they leave the senate), accommodation in once a year (the don't pay rent every month) and so on and so forth.

Thank you. I noticed the same things.

chocolateme:
PLEASE, READ: THIS IS WHY EVERYBODY WANTS TO GO TO ABUJA.

If you don't understand why those who are in Abuja don't want to return and those who want to go are doing so at all cost, look at this information.

SPECIAL REPORT:
SALARY OF NIGERIAN SENATORS.

After reading through this Special Report, any sh[center][/center]red of doubt in the reader's mind that Nigeria is doomed and heading for a headlong, downward plummeting will simply dissipate. The details of the remuneration of an average Nigerian Senator is detailed below:

* Basic Salary (B.S) - N2,484,245.50
* Hardship Allowance (50% of B.S) - N1,242,122.70
* Constituency Allowance (200% of B.S) - N4,968,509.00
* Newspapers Allowance (50% of B.S) - N1,242,122.70
* Wardrobe Allowance (25% of B.S) - N621,061.37
* Recess Allowance (10% of B.S) - N248,424.55
* Accommodation (200% of B.S) - N4,968,509.00
* Utilities (30% of B.S) - N828,081.83
* Domestic Staff (70% of B.S) - N1,863,184.12
* Entertainment (30% of B.S) - N828,081.83
* Personal Assistants (25% of B.S) - N621,061.12
* Vehicle Maintenance Allowance (75% of B.S) - N1,863,184.12
* Leave Allowance (10% of B.S) - N248,424.55
* Severance Gratuity (300% of B.S) - N7,452,736.50
* Car Allowance (400% of B.S) - N9,936,982.00
* TOTAL MONTHLY SALARY = N29,479,749.00 ($181,974.00)
* TOTAL YEARLY SALARY = N29,479,749.00 x 12 = N353,756,988.00 ($2,183,685.00)
* EXCHANGE RATE: $1 = N162

LEGISLATORS PAY WORLDWIDE PER ANNUM
* Britain - $105,400.00
* United States - $174,000.00
* France - $85,900.00
* South Africa - $104,000.00
* Kenya - $74,500.00
* Saudi Arabia - $64,000.00
* Brazil - $157,600.00
* Ghana - $46,500.00
* Indonesia - $65,800.00
* Thailand - $43,800.00
* India - $11,200.00
* Italy - $182,000.00
* Bangladesh - $4,000.00
* Israel - $114,800.00
* Hong Kong - $130,700.00
* Japan - $149,700.00
* Singapore - $154,000.00
* Canada - $154 000.00
* New Zealand - $112,500.00
* Germany - $119,500.00
* Ireland - $120,400.00
* Pakistan - $3,500.00
* Malaysia - $25,300.00
* Sweden - $99 300.00
* Sri Lanka - $5,100.00
* Spain - $43,900.00
* Norway - $138,000.00

In terms of lawmakers’ salaries as a ratio of GDP per capita, the gap is even much wider. While the salary of a Nigerian lawmaker is 116 times the country’s GDP per person, that of a British member of parliament is just 2.7 times.

The average salary of Nigerian worker based on the national minimum wage is N18,000.00, So, the yearly salary is N18,000.00 x 12 = N216,000.00 ($1,333.00)
Remember, Yearly Salary of Nigerian Senator = $2,183,685.00.
Proportion: $2,183,685.00/$1,333.00 = 1,638
It will take an average Nigerian worker 1,638 years to earn the yearly salary of a Nigerian Senator.

Source: the economist

Legislators, both at d state & federal level are d problem of dis country. They only legislate into their pocket. Lets unite, mobilize & move against them begining with those thieves at the National Assembly. Pls read & send to all ur contact

This (calculated annual salary of $2 million) is very misleading.

Where is the link to the Economist article?

You posted the basic salary of all other countries listed without spending, housing and staff allowances, but included all of Naija's.

Going by your listing of Naira to dollar exchange rate of 162, Nigeria's average legislator salary of #2,484,245.50 = $15,334.00

But Pakistan no try at all o. All those Indian subcontinent type countries are so weird sha. And, it's mighty dangerous there being a public official. Which country did one protester set himself on fire and went to give the "embrace of death" to a politician/activist?

tbaba1234:
Fellow Lagosians,

*I received the news of Oba Akiolu's alleged outbursts and veiled threats against the igbos with great consternation, I condemn the high-handedness of the Oba in the STRONGEST terms..

* Lagos is a microcosm of Nigeria and the Igbos remain a crucial partner in its development..

*Akiolu's statement doesn't in anyway reflect the thinking in the APC or its govt that have given igbos a fair deal..

* Are you aware that Lagos APC spokesman, Joe Igbokwe is Igbo? Are you aware that the Commissioner of Economic Planning &Budget, Ben Akabueze is igbo? Amongst others..

* Ambode and Agbaje are both Yorubas.. Administrative acumen, cognate experience, financial wizardry should be the KEY parameters with which they should be assessed..

*AMBODE stands tall in all and far above Agbaje whose only speciality is in dispensing drugs!..Lagos is not an hospital or a pharmacy!

* Let's vote for SYNERGY with the Federal Govt for once to speed up development in Lagos..If we love FASHOLA, then we will TRUST his judgement!

* ‪#‎VoteAmbode4Governor‬ ‪#‎VoteAPC4BetterLagos‬ ..Lets continue with the excellence in governance!

https://www.facebook.com/support4ambode/posts/1045412692152827?fref=nf&pnref=story

Shukran, TBaba.

But I have to point out that the above would not have come out of Ambode's mouth. Being from Epe, he would know better than to say, or approve for press release, the below:

". . .Oba Akiolu's alleged outbursts and veiled threats. . ."
"Akiolu's statement doesn't in anyway reflect. . ."

That 2nd quote is not the proper way to refer to the Oba - you don't say his name just like that, without prefacing with, or appending, his title.

Also, subsequent bullet points in the statement refer to Ambode in the 3rd person.

I checked out the FB link. That page could be anyone's - more likely a supporter. I can't research further because I think you need an FB account. Can you confirm the page and comments came from candidate Ambode?

Like I said in another post, I think there's some misunderstanding about the Oba's address. Would have been better he just spoke Yoruba. I don't believe he hates Igbos or any tribes in Nigeria. He's charged with protecting Lagos and all who reside there. Also, I'm not supporting either candidate. (Disclaimer)

shegzymoni:
Pls my broda u need to inform all our brothers to read d statement of oba, I think is not fear to jump into conclusion, igbo plp are not anybody, oba said anybody. I just can not get.

Thank you! The oba of Lagos doesn't have an anti-Igbo bone is in his body. He is charged with the protection of Lagos and all who reside there.

I'm actually surprised Kabiyesi didn't make his address in Yoruba. I don't think anyone would have minded. It is the Oba's palace after all.

Plus, Igbos and other settlers residing in Lagos usually speak, or at least understand, Yoruba very well. It would have been nice to see a video of all the different people speaking Yoruba. The different accents would just make it more enjoyable.

HirstMOG:
Wetin concern Lagos with Benin for ds mata nw? Abeg go n watch d video or read d post again!!

Bros, you need to read the first few posts again. The OP initially wrote "Oba of Benin" in the topic and narrative, but later corrected it.

This gubernatorial election in Lagos has totally gotten out of hand! At least on Nairaland. Take a look at the Politics front page. Insanity!

Hysteria.

I hope no violence o. Calm down folks.

moderatorr1:
Jimi Agbaje Responds to threat by Oba Of Benin. In his words on his facebook page:


Source Brainterm: http://brainterm.org/twists/view/131583/#sthash.A3IykNLl.dpuf

Lol. Oba of Benin? Really? Well, the Lagos throne does have a connection with Benin.

tpiadotcom:
madam, relieve yourself of your bitterness small, if all the male attentions you've been getting on nairaland for almost half a decade are not enough to make you an unbitter person, then what will?

as per your threats, you'd be wise to shut your gob when you have nothing worthwhile to say. Friendly advice.

Hey, Tpia. Why don't you come back to that thread you keep stalking?

Let's cure your malady once and for all. I have a few minutes to amuse myself at your expense. B!tch.

Let's go there.

Waiting for you.

tpiadotcom:
who you for follow before.

you dey see man waka pass?

Too scared to quote me again. Does your family know you've run mad? There is help for paranoid schizophrenics out there, you know. Stop suffering in silence. Life is short. Tell us where you live and a good samaritan will get you the help you need.

Very amusing ghoulish gruel is this Tpianutjob.

NduChucks is my hubby's good pal. Chucky has 3 wives already. But if you beg, he might take pity on you. You can be the washerwoman in his household.

(Kidding, Chucks, all. Tpia gets this bouts of psychosis frequently and comes to the Nairaland market to act out. Just doing my charitable deed for the month. Crazy witch has derailed the thread.)

nduchucks:
I've just read the statement issued by the Oba on this rumour and as I expected, what was reported is simply false.

What was reported is really an insult to the Oba of Lagos and a disgrace to the reporters and newspapers which published the news.

Yes o. I just posted the Palace/Ambode press release from the source provided a short while ago. I will check to see what Punch/Guardian/other longstanding news outlets are saying.

Anyway, na Oga NduChucks I follow come in here.

knoph2007:
Read Akiolu response here
http://www.today.ng/news/ambode-oba-of-lagos-makes-clarification-on-his-threat-to-deal-with-igbos/

https://static.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Oba-Akiolu.jpg

The palace of the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has issued a statement, clarifying the Oba’s comments on his alleged threat to Igbos in Lagos to vote the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Akinwunmi Ambode or die in the lagoon.

Below is the statement;

THE PALACE MAKES FURTHER CLARIFICATION ON THE STATEMENT BY THE OBA OF LAGOS. ‎

My attention has been drawn to a publication in a national newspaper where HRM Oba Riliwanu Akinolu was alleged to have threatened Igbos in Lagos to make them vote for Ambode.

Last Sunday, all honorary Eze Ndigbos in Lagos paid a courtesy call to HRM Oba Akinolu. At the meeting the visitors praised the Oba for his fatherly support for and cooperation with Igbos in. Lagos. They assured him of their continued good neighborliness with other tribes in Lagos and support everything that’ll further strengthen that harmony.

Oba Akiolu on his part acknowledged the enviable performance of Governor Fashola and his contribution to the growth of investments in Lagos. He gave the assurance that he is not disturbed or angry with South-East and South- South votes for President Jonathan as perceived by the Eze Ndigbos. The Obas thereafter called on the Igbos chiefs to show appreciation to Lagos State by supporting his candidate Mr. Ambode for continuity of excellence as they have earlier promised.

He assured them of his continued support‎ and assistance where needed and the meeting ended with the traditional breaking of kolas, alligator pepper, and bitter kola and pouring of liberation on the ground. It was within this context that that the tradition of Lagos with regard to the lagoon came up. It was noted that whoever works against the throne and the interest and peaceful co-existence of Lagos would end up in the lagoon as per tradition.

2.Oba Akiolu stated further that the Igbo people have not betrayed the throne. Lagos has also not betrayed the Igbo people. Lagos has done so much to make the Igbos comfortable and to prosper. For this, we expect reciprocal respect and understanding. The Oba of Lagos prays that the Lagoon and the throne will continue to bless and protect all those who reside and visit Lagos.

3. Oba Akiolu is the father of all irrespective of tribe, religion or political persuasion. In Lagos, we have an old traditional proverb that relates to the Lagoon. The Lagoon is unique to Lagos. The proverb stresses the need for unity and understanding when you do business in an environment and in this case when you live and do business in Lagos.

Oba Akiolu prays for peace for the land of Lagos and prosperity for all its inhabitants.

Signed:
Chief Lateef Aderibigbe Ajose,
Opeluwa of Lagos
April 6, 2015