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Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by TheSupleemLeada(m): 8:03pm On Aug 18, 2021
Hmm, never thought of this......if this is so, then alot of Yoruba's whose mothers happen to be igbos can also claim their mother's side....... hopefully one day we'd have a yoruba-igbo man as governor of enugu.
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by OlujobaSamuel: 8:12pm On Aug 18, 2021
DubaiLandLord1:
So what are you trying to say?
He can get whatever he needs without altering his origin.
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by Christistruth00: 8:14pm On Aug 18, 2021
JohnSin97:
This is false.
This is true

Did you know Dele Momodu owner of Ovation is actually from Edo State it was his mother that was from Osun State but he is a Yoruba man to everyone

Also Aregbesola the last Governor of Osun State’s Father is not from Osun it is Aregbesolas Mother that is from Ilesha in Osun State

Also Governor Ambodes Father was not from Lagos it was his mother that was from Epe in Lagos State

Gov Jakandes Father was also not from Lagos it was his mother that was from Lagos Island

Also Oba Tejuoso’s Throne is from his Mother’s Family , It was his Mother that was the Oba Gbagura’s Daughter

In Yoruba Culture if Your Mother is Yoruba and you can speak the Language you are considered to be Yoruba unless you yourself insist otherwise
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by Poiu11: 8:17pm On Aug 18, 2021
ivolt:
Can you quote the section of the constitution or other law that makes it illegal?
it is illegal. It is cheat to other nigerian
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by JohnSin97: 8:25pm On Aug 18, 2021
Christistruth00:
This is true

Did you know Dele Momodu owner of Ovation is actually from Edo State it was his mother that was from Osun State but he is a Yoruba man to everyone

Also Aregbesola the last Governor of Osun State’s Father is not from Osun it is Aregbesolas Mother that is from Ilesha in Osun State

A.so Governor Ambodes Father was not from Lagos it was his mother that was from Epe in Lagos State

Also Oba Tejuoso’s Throne is from his Mother’s Family , It was his Mother that was the Oba’s Daughter
Lol....half truths just to push a narrative.

Firstly dele momodu's mother isn't even from osun state and only ignorant folks don't know that dele momodu is from Edo state whose father only settled in osun state.

The rest you mentioned are all false.....their fathers are pure Yoruba men....lol or is ambode's father an Igbo man.

Stop peddling falsehoods and half truths.
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by kettykin: 8:27pm On Aug 18, 2021
It works the other way around, your mum should contest for a senatorial Post in her New State
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by Newton85: 8:29pm On Aug 18, 2021
Christistruth00:
If your mother is Nigerian and your father is not you claim your Mothers State of Origin

People Claiming mothers home state is too common in the South West especially if the Person is living in his mums home state he is considered to be a son of the Soil he will automatically be entitled to claim everything the indigenes are claiming
You're still talking about Nigerian citizenship via one's mother being a Nigerian. This is about the state of origin of people who are a product of inter-ethnic union.

While it is common in the South West for someone with a non-Yoruba father to claim their Yoruba mother's state as their state of origin, some regions in Nigeria will never entertain that.

And even in the South West, if such person decides to go for an elective position, opposition politicians will employ their non-Yoruba paternal parentage against them. Otunba Gbenga Daniel faced something like that in Ogun when some politicians used rumours that his father was Urhobo-Isoko from Delta state to campaign against him.

As much as Yorubas are open-minded when it comes to things like this, don't act like eyebrows won't be raised if someone named Chukwuemeka Nwankwo wants to represent Shagamu in the National Assembly just because his mother comes from Shagamu.
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by Christistruth00: 8:30pm On Aug 18, 2021
JohnSin97:
Lol....half truths just to push a narrative.

Firstly dele momodu's mother isn't even from osun state and only ignorant folks don't know that dele momodu is from Edo state whose father only settled in osun state.

The rest you mentioned are all false.....their fathers are pure Yoruba men....lol or is ambode's father an Igbo man.

Stop peddling falsehoods and half truths.
Truth is bitter Dele Momodu’s Mother is from Gbogan in Osun State

Everything mentioned is true , Ambodes Father was Ilaje from Ondo State
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by JohnSin97: 8:47pm On Aug 18, 2021
Christistruth00:
Truth is bitter Dele Momodu’s Mother is from Gbogan in Osun State

Everything mentioned is true , Ambodes Father was Ilaje from Ondo State
Beer parlor "truths" is sweet to fools...and by your logic ilajes aren't yoruba's. Don't have the energy to argue, whatever confirmation bias you tell yourself to help your ignorance is welcome.
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by Idiko1: 8:56pm On Aug 18, 2021
Newton85:
Well, this is about state of origin and not about Nigerian citizenship though.
This is funny indeed. What the hell is state of origin? His/her mother's state of origin is bestowed on the chap who claims his/her mother's side of the divide.
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by Nobody: 9:08pm On Aug 18, 2021
Doradorwa:
I'm actually using my mother side too... Her surname and her state of origin...
Is she from Ekiti?
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by Newton85: 9:14pm On Aug 18, 2021
Idiko1:
This is funny indeed. What the hell is state of origin? His/her mother's state of origin is bestowed on the chap who claims his/her mother's side of the divide.
So, you think Abia people will allow Yemi Alade to go for an elective position in their state just because her mother is from Abia? Lol, keep deluding yourself though.
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by AureliusWolf: 9:18pm On Aug 18, 2021
Doradorwa:
Really? Wow
You shouldn't be wowed because there's no Yoruba culture or norms that says that.
It's absolute nonsense.
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by Newton85: 9:18pm On Aug 18, 2021
JohnSin97:
Lol....half truths just to push a narrative.

Firstly dele momodu's mother isn't even from osun state and only ignorant folks don't know that dele momodu is from Edo state whose father only settled in osun state.

The rest you mentioned are all false.....their fathers are pure Yoruba men....lol or is ambode's father an Igbo man.

Stop peddling falsehoods and half truths.
Oga, Dele Momodu's mother is from Ile-Ife in Osun State, and his father is from Edo State. The reason his full name is Ayòbámidélé Àbáyòmí Ojútelégàn
Àjàní Momodu is because of his Yoruba mother. He was born and bred in Ile Ife.
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by Nobody: 9:24pm On Aug 18, 2021
Newton85:
Oga, Dele Momodu's mother is from Ile-Ife in Osun State, and his father is from Edo State. The reason his full name is Ayòbámidélé Àbáyòmí Ojútelégàn
Àjàní Momodu is because of his Yoruba mother. He was born and bred in Ile Ife.
Yes, his mother is from Modakeke in Ile Ife.
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by Nobody: 9:28pm On Aug 18, 2021
AureliusWolf:
You shouldn't be wowed because there's no Yoruba culture or norms that says that.
It's absolute nonsense.
It might not be spelt out but it exists. Cases like that abounds in Yorubaland. I have seen a couple in my own extended family. Yoruba people are largely liberal in nature hence low discrimination tendency.
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by JohnSin97: 9:37pm On Aug 18, 2021
Newton85:
Oga, Dele Momodu's mother is from Ile-Ife in Osun State, and his father is from Edo State. The reason his full name is Ayòbámidélé Àbáyòmí Ojútelégàn
Àjàní Momodu is because of his Yoruba mother. He was born and bred in Ile Ife.
Even if you're right....it doesn't answer op's question. Dele has never claimed to be a Yoruba man and hasn't claimed his mother's state of origin. So what point are you driving at?
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by Nobody: 9:47pm On Aug 18, 2021
gomojam:
Is she from Ekiti?
wow... Is the practice very common with Ekiti people?. My mother is from Ekiti
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by Newton85: 9:59pm On Aug 18, 2021
JohnSin97:
Even if you're right....it doesn't answer op's question. Dele has never claimed to be a Yoruba man and hasn't claimed his mother's state of origin. So what point are you driving at?
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by Newton85: 10:02pm On Aug 18, 2021
JohnSin97:
Even if you're right....it doesn't answer op's question. Dele has never claimed to be a Yoruba man and hasn't claimed his mother's state of origin. So what point are you driving at?
Oga, this is not a case of "even if you're right." Reasonable and matured mind admit when they are wrong. I don't know what you mean by Dele Momodu has never identified as Yoruba though. But even though his father hailed from Edo State, it's hard for me not to see someone named Otunba Ayobamidele Abayomi Ojutelegan Ajani Momodu - and who also studied Yoruba at the University - as Yoruba.
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by AureliusWolf: 10:02pm On Aug 18, 2021
gomojam:
It might not be spelt out but it exists. Cases like that abounds in Yorubaland. I have seen a couple in my own extended family. Yoruba people are largely liberal in nature hence low discrimination tendency.
Yoruba thoughts and beliefs are liberal but it doesn't extend to that, because whether urban or rural, Yoruba families are customarily patrilineal in nature. Every Yoruba is born into a patrilineal clan whose members are descended from a remote common ancestor.
That is the Yoruba culture and not some mere talks and canned examples you are giving.
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by Poiu11: 10:04pm On Aug 18, 2021
Abetterperson:
I ask this question because I want to know if it's possible to favour one mother's side, like say getting into a university and you want to use your mother's local government area because paternally you are not a citizen of that state but maternally you are a citizen
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by Buckeyemedia1: 10:06pm On Aug 18, 2021
Christistruth00:
This is true

Did you know Dele Momodu owner of Ovation is actually from Edo State it was his mother that was from Osun State but he is a Yoruba man to everyone

Also Aregbesola the last Governor of Osun State’s Father is not from Osun it is Aregbesolas Mother that is from Ilesha in Osun State

Also Governor Ambodes Father was not from Lagos it was his mother that was from Epe in Lagos State

Gov Jakandes Father was also not from Lagos it was his mother that was from Lagos Island

Also Oba Tejuoso’s Throne is from his Mother’s Family , It was his Mother that was the Oba Gbagura’s Daughter

In Yoruba Culture if Your Mother is Yoruba and you can speak the Language you are considered to be Yoruba unless you yourself insist otherwise
As long as you are Nigerian, you can run for office wherever, it is the tribalistic actions of the people that is holding Nigeria back, the Constitution guarantees you the right to be all you can be anywhere in the country as long as you are a citizen of The Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by Nobody: 10:07pm On Aug 18, 2021
Doradorwa:
wow... Is the practice very common with Ekiti people?. My mother is from Ekiti
No, not only Ekiti people, most Yoruba subgroup are like that. I have people like u in my family too and they are even more comfortable identifying with their mother's ethnicity. I asked if she's from Ekity because I read in a thread where u stated that you are a final student of EKSU.

Do you have an Igbo name too. Would u be willing to switch into your father's identity after meeting him? Do u like identifying as a Yoruba or not? Pls, give reasons for your answers.

I really feel for u, honestly. I wish u meet him soon hale and hearty.
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by Nobody: 10:08pm On Aug 18, 2021
Buckeyemedia1:
As long as you are Nigerian, you can run for office wherever, it is the tribalistic actions of the people that is holding Nigeria back, the Constitution guarantees you the right to be all you can be anywhere in the country as long as you are a citizen of The Federal Republic of Nigeria.
I guess we will have to change our mentality for that to be possible.
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by Nobody: 10:13pm On Aug 18, 2021
AureliusWolf:
Yoruba thoughts and beliefs are liberal but it doesn't extend to that, because whether urban or rural, Yoruba families are customarily patrilineal in nature. Every Yoruba is born into a patrilineal clan whose members are descended from a remote common ancestor.
That is the Yoruba culture and not some mere talks and canned examples you are giving.
Who is saying otherwise? I said there are cases. I don't know why some of you cannot disagree without being rude though.
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by Nobody: 10:14pm On Aug 18, 2021
gomojam:
No, not only Ekiti people, most Yoruba subgroup are like that. I have people like u in my family too and they are even more comfortable identifying with their mother's ethnicity. I asked if she's from Ekity because I read in a thread where u stated that you are a final student of EKSU.

Do you have an Igbo name too. Would u be willing to switch into your father's identity after meeting him? Do u like identifying as a Yoruba or not? Pls, give reasons for your answers.

I really feel for u, honestly. I wish u meet him soon hale and hearty.
I actually believe it's a little too late to switch to my father's name even of we get to meet. My husband name will be my name in few years from now. I love been Yoruba, actually it's the only identity I have so I must love it. The Yoruba culture has taught me a lot and I do not have any bad word at all. All my life has been from one Yoruba state to the other.

My igbo name is onyiyechukwu but now I'm Modupeayo. I've been with the name Modupe for a very long time now.
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by Nobody: 10:21pm On Aug 18, 2021
Doradorwa:
I actually believe it's a little too late to switch to my father's name even of we get to meet. My husband name will be my name in few years from now. I love been Yoruba, actually it's the only identity I have so I must love it. The Yoruba culture has taught me a lot and I do not have any bad word at all. All my life has been from one Yoruba started to the other.

My igbo name is onyiyechukwu but now I'm Modupeayo. I've been with the name Modupe for a very long time now.
Wow, nice. So you have a fiance already. Nice. Actually, you beat me to that because I was about to ask what if you got married to a Hausa or an Igbo.

Ekiti wo lodo yin?
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by Nobody: 10:24pm On Aug 18, 2021
gomojam:
Wow, nice. So you have a fiance already. Nice. Actually, you beat me to that because I was about to ask what if you got married to a Hausa or an Igbo.

Ekiti wo lodo yin?
I'm not married yet neither am I planning to grin. I was just stating the fact that my future husband will be the one to give me a stable identity. I'm from Oke-mesi
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by Nobody: 10:30pm On Aug 18, 2021
Doradorwa:
I'm not married yet neither am I planning to grin. I was just stating the fact that my future husband will be the one to give me a stable identity. I'm from Oke-mesi
Lol. Forgive me. There's still a chance to transfer you to Ijebu from Ekiti niyen ooo grin Abi u dey among I cannot marry ijebu gang? grin

Oke Imesi. Have u heard of Fabunmi?
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by Nobody: 10:35pm On Aug 18, 2021
gomojam:
Lol. Forgive me. There's still a chance to transfer you to Ijebu from Ekiti niyen ooo grin Abi u dey among I cannot marry ijebu gang? grin

Oke Imesi. Have u heard of Fabunmi?
lol... Ijebu keh? Ogun state is a bit far from Ekiti o grin grin. I actually stay at Sango tho so I've met a lot of people from ijebu. Someone is even very nice too me and he's from ijebu just that I don't like Ikokore but I can manage ojojo grin grin grin
Re: Is It Unlaw For To Claim my mother's tribal origin In Nigeria by Nobody: 10:43pm On Aug 18, 2021
Doradorwa:
lol... Ijebu keh? Ogun state is a bit far from Ekiti o grin grin. I actually stay at Sango tho so I've met a lot of people from ijebu. Someone is even very nice too me and he's from ijebu just that I don't like Ikokore but I can manage ojojo grin grin grin
Why is he being nice to u? He should keep helping me before I come and monopolize you grin

Ma worry. I will not let u wear apron sef talkless of entering the kitchen. I will serve you ojojo at home, in traffic, and office. You just have to call me anytime u want it. No long craving. grin

I know u will like iyan.

So u have never heard of Fabunmi Oke Imesi?
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