Nawa4nl:

Ijaws were not originally in ondo

They were given to the south west as a reward for supporting the North during the civil war.

That way Ondo got Oil fields

Se ara yin ya sha.

spencekat:
Not by mistake, but by high politicking.

It was because a governor usually installs his candidate for his party at least except Abuja is involved.elechi brought onyebuchi chukwu

Ologbo147:
This is sheer luck for the boy, I like this kind of luck, It would forever be in the History of Edo state and in the cv of the boy that the boy was a deputy governor even though for six months. Obaseki is also using it to buy Akoko Edo vote, since the speaker is already from Owan

A deputy governor of 7 months won't buy akoko votes

garfield1:
Another political blunder from obaseki.instead of him to pick a strong man like Kabiru adjoto another betrayer or senator alimikhena or pascal ugbome to pacify orbih camp and etsako people or pick the current speaker to curry owan votes,he has picked a political nobody like himself.everything is working in favour of senator okpebholo the incoming governor

Senseless.

donphilopus:


Marvelous was LP's House of Reps candidate during the last election.

Except so but adjoto should have won

So the governor is the one that selects a future governor and deputy for the state and some misinformed Edo electorates will be watching with their eyes open and yet claim Edo nor be Lagos?

How is what Obaseki is doing different from what Tinubu did when he was governor?

garfield1:


I don't want to argue but he didn't contest the elections.theres nobody in pdp that's as strong as adjoto

The party holding Akoko Edo down is pdp, Akoko Edo is the second largest lga in Edo north only behind Etsako west numerically

airsaylongcome:


Bearing Olumide doesn't make you Yoruba just like bearing William doesn't make you English. When Tayo Akpata was going to be given some national role as a "Yoruba" man, Yorubas were the one that screamed that he is not Yoruba that Yorubas don't spell Akpata with a K.

Ori e pe

seunmsg:
Why do they all have Yoruba names in Edo state? All their leading aspirants are either Olumide, Olayinka or Akintunde. Now, Omobayo is their deputy governor. If not for Yoruba, then for no get anything for that state. Yorubas just dominate everywhere.

Because Yoruba is universal or global and not merely regional like some empty noise makers and chest-beaters.

donphilopus:


Imeri used to be part of Akoko Edo. But they're now in Ondo. So the answer to your question should be no.

You're very wrong.

Akoko is indigenous Yoruba (Ondo state) people.

There are 4 Akoko local governments within Ondo State - right next to Akoko-Edo in Edo State.

1) Akoko North-East 2) Akoko North-West, 3) Akoko-South-East and 4) Akoko-South-West.

Infact, the Akokos are the single most populous sub-ethnic group in Ondo State. Larger than Akure, Ondo, Owo and Ikale/Ilaje.

It was the convenience of using River Ose as boundary between the Ondo and Edo States that resulted in some Akoko villages ending up in Edo.

Ologbo147:
The party holding Akoko Edo down is pdp, Akoko Edo is the second largest lga in Edo north only behind Etsako west numerically

Pdp has never won akoko Edo since 2015 presidential elections so I don't know how they are holding it

garfield1:


A deputy governor of 7 months won't buy akoko votes

Obaseki is not an enemy of Akoko Edo people, remember taiwo akerele, his former chief of staff is also from that place

seunmsg:
Why do they all have Yoruba names in Edo state? All their leading aspirants are either Olumide, Olayinka or Akintunde. Now, Omobayo is their deputy governor. If not for Yoruba, then for no get anything for that state. Yorubas just dominate everywhere.

some part I their state speaks yoruba

Nawa4nl:

Ijaws were not originally in ondo

They were given to the south west as a reward for supporting the North during the civil war.

That way Ondo got Oil fields

Stop spreading fake information, oil is found in Ese Odo and Ilaje LG which have always been part of Ondo State.

garfield1:


Akoko Edo people near yoruboid names.i think some of them are yorubas

They aee mainly yoruba.

DeLaRue:


You're very wrong.

Akoko is indigenous Yoruba (Ondo state) people.

There are 4 Akoko local governments on the Ondo State side.

1) Akoko North-East 2) Akoko North-West, 3) Akoko-South-East and 4) Akoko-South-West.

Infact, the Akokos are the single most populous sub-ethnic group in Ondo State. Larger than Akure, Ondo, Owo and Ikale/Ilaje.



It was the convenience of using River Ose as boundary between the Ondo and Edo States that resulted on some Akoko villages ending up in Edo.

Wait,akoko Edo borders akoko of ondo state

garfield1:


Wait,akoko Edo borders akoko of ondo state

Yes

Walk across River Ose bridge from Akoko Edo, you are in Akoko (Ondo state) and vice versa.

Settlements (villages are not more than 5 minutes drive from each other.

Two towns, Isua (Ondo) and Ibillio (Edo) are no more than 15 mins from each other

garfield1:
Another political blunder from obaseki.instead of him to pick a strong man like Kabiru adjoto another betrayer or senator alimikhena or pascal ugbome to pacify orbih camp and etsako people or pick the current speaker to curry owan votes,he has picked a political nobody like himself.everything is working in favour of senator okpebholo the incoming governor

Edo South and Central join together PDP already win

Coronavirus1:

Edo South and Central join together PDP already win

No,they are divided

Ologbo147:
Obaseki is not an enemy of Akoko Edo people, remember taiwo akerele, his former chief of staff is also from that place

I remember but he still lost there

garfield1:


Akoko Edo people near yoruboid names.i think some of them are yorubas

Akoko Edo is the closest local government to Ondo state and to my own local government Oka Akoko in Ondo state

Philip Shaibu remains the Deputy Governor for Edo State.

airsaylongcome:


Bearing Olumide doesn't make you Yoruba just like bearing William doesn't make you English. When Tayo Akpata was going to be given some national role as a Yoruba man, Yorubas were the one that screamed that he is not Yoruba that Yorubas don't spell Akpata with a K.

Lie! The Yoruba people did not commit such an act and will never do so. You have fabricated a story to suit your narrative, which is entirely false! The truth is that the Yoruba people respect whatever Olumide Akpata or anyone chooses to call themselves; the Yoruba do not force any 'attachment' unlike some individuals from a particular region of the country.

However, the fact remains as it is; a fact! Names such as Olumide, Omobayo, Tunde, Bamidele, Oyegun, Idowu, etc., are deeply rooted in the Yoruba language; they are Yoruba names. Those who claim that Akoko Edo people are not Yoruba simply do not know what they are saying. It's like saying Owo people are not Yoruba. Moreover, the key point is that the Oba of Benin is of Yoruba descent; it's a fact.

garfield1:


A deputy governor of 7 months won't buy akoko votes

how are you so certain of that? Akoko Edo has never been governor or deputy governor for the longest of time, not even for two days, this act certainly would change the historical narrative that an Akoko Edo person was deputy governor for over half a year, you cannot wish it away, they might likely not get close to that position for the next 30 years or more. It is a significant mark for them, you can’t wish it away or underestimate it, you cannot authoritatively determine if it will not sway vote, from the look of things, it certainly will. A party willing to win election in Edo state will not pick an Akoko Edo person as the governor or deputy. For Obaseki to quickly use this impeachment scheme to get them to be a part of government shows he is smart and knows what he is doing.

bentenny:
So the governor is the one that selects a future governor and deputy for the state and some misinformed Edo electorates will be watching with their eyes open and yet claim Edo nor be Lagos?

How is what Obaseki is doing different from what Tinubu did when he was governor?

It's ok.

Unless it's Tinubu doing it!

Na because 9ja na werey place,38 no be chyce for obodo oyibo.Una knw how old france president be wen dem elect am na

Edo no be Lagos!!!

That is good for him, he has been taught politics. You don't rubbish those that make you and God unpunished.

Nawa4nl:

Ijaws were not originally in ondo

They were given to the south west as a reward for supporting the North during the civil war.

That way Ondo got Oil fields

Smh

Akoko Edo is just like an extention of Ondo state most are yourbas there, after Oka Akoko my local government Akoko Edo is next.

At last, OBA of Seki, the new godfather of Edo now Lagos, can now heave a sigh of relief.


His archenemy, "Full-lip" Shuaibu, the fly in the ointment, has been squashed!



Hurrah!



All the myriads of problems buffeting Edo State have finally been solved!



No be God?






@hotseat

garfield1:


No,they are divided

Nothing like division there Not possible for Apc to win because both are from Edo Central and PDP is a heavy Wight in Edo Central Edo South a deputy and he is very powerful man

DeLaRue:


You're very wrong.

Akoko is indigenous Yoruba (Ondo state) people.

There are 4 Akoko local governments within Ondo State - right next to Akoko-Edo in Edo State.

1) Akoko North-East 2) Akoko North-West, 3) Akoko-South-East and 4) Akoko-South-West.

Infact, the Akokos are the single most populous sub-ethnic group in Ondo State. Larger than Akure, Ondo, Owo and Ikale/Ilaje.

It was the convenience of using River Ose as boundary between the Ondo and Edo States that resulted in some Akoko villages ending up in Edo.

Can you mention at least one community in Akoko Edo that's Yoruba? Just one please. I'm from Akoko Edo and I'm telling you what I know. We are close to the Yorubas but no community in the whole of Akoko Edo is indigenous Yoruba.