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Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke Is Ika, INPA Initiator, Glori by Peppermaster(op): 5:54pm On May 04, 2025

Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke is Ika, INPA Initiator, Gloria Adagbon Asserts

- Emeka Esogbue

Barr. Gloria Adagbon, a prominent Igbanke leader and initiator of the Igbanke Nationals Progressive Association (INPA), has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the suspension of six Igbanke monarchs by the Benin Palace.

In a statement posted on her Facebook page, she asserted that Igbanke is an Ika community with a distinct culture and language, emphasizing that ethnic identity cannot be imposed.

Adagbon pointed out that despite being located in Edo State, Igbanke people speak the Ika language and maintain Ika traditions. She noted that having Bini names doesn't necessarily mean they are Bini, just like an American with English names is not English.

She highlighted that most Igbanke people don't speak or understand the Bini language, further emphasizing their Ika heritage.

"Majority of our people who were born and brought up in Igbanke do not speak or understand Benin language. This is because we are Ika people and the language spoken from birth in Igbanke is Ika," she said.

The Igbanke advocate recalled that she once visited Orhionmwon, her local government and had to search for an interpreter to translate the language of the area for her, leaving her feeling out of place.

Adagbon also criticized the suspension of the monarchs, describing it as an insult while asserting Igbanke's autonomy.

"We are Igbanke people. Our kings inherited their thrones from their forefathers. We are autonomous and they are sovereign and not under any kingdom," the statement read.

The controversy in the state has sparked reactions from various quarters, with some suspended Enogies adopting Obi and Eze titles and the Benin Traditional Council claiming Igbanke is part of Benin, which some groups outside the state dispute.

The Ika people are a subgroup of Anioma, geographically located in Delta North District of Delta State. Other Ika communities include Agbor, Umunede, Mbiri, Ekwuoma, Owa, Akumazi, Otolokpo and Igbodo. Notably, Igbanke shares linguistic and cultural ties with these communities.

Historically, the 1991 state creation under the Ibrahim Babangida administration led to the redistribution of territories in the defunct Bendel State. While several Ika communities were included in the newly formed Delta State, Igbanke was administratively assigned to Edo State, despite its cultural affinity with its Ika counterparts.

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Re: Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke Is Ika, INPA Initiator, Glori by Dalohad: 6:10pm On May 04, 2025

If Ika is Igboid and Igbanke is Ika.

Igbanke is Igboid.

Logic and Philosophy 121.

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Re: Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke Is Ika, INPA Initiator, Glori by Sharpsharp00123: 8:00pm On May 04, 2025

Dalohad:
If Ika is Igboid and Igbanke is Ika.

Igbanke is Igboid.

Logic and Philosophy 121.

na by force to b Igbo?

Same way u want to force Igbos on Rivers people by taking ohaneze president there, let's see if it is Benin or Benue u will take the next ohaneze president too now so they too can start claiming igbo

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Re: Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke Is Ika, INPA Initiator, Glori by Penguin2: 8:02pm On May 04, 2025

Ika is Igbo.

Igbanke is Ika.

Therefore Igbanke is Igbo.

Anyone who doesn’t like it can use the nearest lagoon.

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Re: Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke Is Ika, INPA Initiator, Glori by chiagozien(m): 8:08pm On May 04, 2025*

Sharpsharp00123:
na by force to b Igbo?

Same way u want to force Igbos on Rivers people by taking ohaneze president there, let's see if it is Benin or Benue u will take the next ohaneze president too now so they too can start claiming igbo

Which one is Rivers people?

Is Rivers an identity.

You forced yoruba president on Nigeria,are Nigerians Yorubas?

All this Yoruba Moslims sef.

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Re: Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke Is Ika, INPA Initiator, Glori by Ikaeniyan0: 8:12pm On May 04, 2025

No one cares if they are ikas or not, they should just stop claiming Edo lands.

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Re: Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke Is Ika, INPA Initiator, Glori by Sharpsharp00123: 8:15pm On May 04, 2025

chiagozien:
Which one is Rivers people?

Is Rivers an identity.

You forced yoruba president on Nigeria,is Nigerians Yorubas?

All this Yoruba Moslims sef.

u Igbos should know u can't force your identity on people

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Re: Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke Is Ika, INPA Initiator, Glori by chiagozien(m): 8:37pm On May 04, 2025

Sharpsharp00123:
u Igbos should know u can't force your identity on people

You Yorubas Muslims should know you can't make everyone hate Omo Igbos like you people do.

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Re: Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke Is Ika, INPA Initiator, Glori by Dalohad: 9:13pm On May 04, 2025

Sharpsharp00123:
na by force to b Igbo?

Same way u want to force Igbos on Rivers people by taking ohaneze president there, let's see if it is Benin or Benue u will take the next ohaneze president too now so they too can start claiming igbo

Monsuru, stop fighting it.

Let us as Yorubas save ourselves from Fulani imperialism in Kwara state, and stop trying to define who is Igbo or not.

We Yorubas are not qualified to do so.

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Re: Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke Is Ika, INPA Initiator, Glori by MXrep: 9:36pm On May 04, 2025

Ika is and Igbo sub group

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Re: Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke Is Ika, INPA Initiator, Glori by MXrep: 9:43pm On May 04, 2025

Sharpsharp00123:
na by force to b Igbo?

Same way u want to force Igbos on Rivers people by taking ohaneze president there, let's see if it is Benin or Benue u will take the next ohaneze president too now so they too can start claiming igbo

Let the next Oba of Benin come from Rivers state

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Re: Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke Is Ika, INPA Initiator, Glori by FearlessYoruba: 9:47pm On May 04, 2025

Ule ubinu people looking for who to join their 1 local government.

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Re: Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke Is Ika, INPA Initiator, Glori by ResidentSnitch(f): 10:05pm On May 04, 2025

Sharpsharp00123:
na by force to b Igbo?

Same way u want to force Igbos on Rivers people by taking ohaneze president there, let's see if it is Benin or Benue u will take the next ohaneze president too now so they too can start claiming igbo

You're not the sharpest tool in the box...

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Re: Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke Is Ika, INPA Initiator, Glori by ResidentSnitch(f): 10:12pm On May 04, 2025

Ikaeniyan0:
No one cares if they are ikas or not, they should just stop claiming Edo lands.

You're referring to people who were there before your ancestors even dreamt of coming there. Infact, you must be an Afoñjà.

Re: Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke Is Ika, INPA Initiator, Glori by DomPerignon: 10:15pm On May 04, 2025

She noted that having Bini names doesn't necessarily mean they are Bini, just like an American with English names is not English.

But when it comes to ikwere they are Ibos .

Bloody hupicrites

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Re: Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke Is Ika, INPA Initiator, Glori by iykololo(m): 10:32pm On May 04, 2025

Penguin2:
Ika is Igbo.

Igbanke is Ika.

Therefore Igbanke is Igbo.

Anyone who doesn’t like it can use the nearest lagoon.

The traditional rulers of Igbanke, a community in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria, are traditionally addressed as Eze or Obi. These titles reflect the community's Ika-Igbo heritage and are used across its six autonomous clans: Ake/Obiogba, Idumu-Odin, Igbontor, Oligie, Omolua, and Ottah.
In recent times, there have been efforts to replace these titles with Enogie, a term from the Benin Kingdom. However, the Igbanke community has resisted this change, emphasizing their cultural autonomy and the hereditary nature of their traditional leadership.
Thus, the traditional rulers of Igbanke are known as Eze or Obi, titles that honor their ancestral and cultural identity.

Re: Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke Is Ika, INPA Initiator, Glori by iykololo(m): 10:33pm On May 04, 2025

Penguin2:
Ika is Igbo.

Igbanke is Ika.

Therefore Igbanke is Igbo.

Anyone who doesn’t like it can use the nearest lagoon.

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Re: Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke Is Ika, INPA Initiator, Glori by kaltonga: 11:00pm On May 04, 2025

Ikaeniyan0:
No one cares if they are ikas or not, they should just stop claiming Edo lands.

Mr oga who is claiming Edo land here? Or you are the one land grabbing? For the fact that Igbanka is unfortunately caved into old Bendel state by Ogbumudia does not mean the lwnd belongs to Benin Kingdom.. All una evil in this country go purge una one day

Re: Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke Is Ika, INPA Initiator, Glori by Bede2u(m): 11:02pm On May 04, 2025

Ikaeniyan0:
No one cares if they are ikas or not, they should just stop claiming Edo lands.

Do you guys remember when this agbado eater was claiming to be Ika?
A wise man once said, trust people to be who they are.

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Re: Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke Is Ika, INPA Initiator, Glori by Tinubuadvocate: 11:06pm On May 04, 2025

You started the woman was just warning bini for forcefull taking here is igbo boy that doesn't share boundarie with Edo want to takeover their land

Penguin2:
Ika is Igbo.

Igbanke is Ika.

Therefore Igbanke is Igbo.

Anyone who doesn’t like it can use the nearest lagoon.

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Re: Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke Is Ika, INPA Initiator, Glori by Ikaeniyan0: 6:39am On May 05, 2025

kaltonga:
Mr oga who is claiming Edo land here? Or you are the one land grabbing? For the fact that Igbanka is unfortunately caved into old Bendel state by Ogbumudia does not mean the lwnd belongs to Benin Kingdom.. All una evil in this country go purge una one day

The land the igbankes are staying belong to the Edo people.

Re: Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke Is Ika, INPA Initiator, Glori by Penguin2: 6:53am On May 05, 2025

iykololo:
The traditional rulers of Igbanke, a community in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria, are traditionally addressed as Eze or Obi. These titles reflect the community's Ika-Igbo heritage and are used across its six autonomous clans: Ake/Obiogba, Idumu-Odin, Igbontor, Oligie, Omolua, and Ottah.
In recent times, there have been efforts to replace these titles with Enogie, a term from the Benin Kingdom. However, the Igbanke community has resisted this change, emphasizing their cultural autonomy and the hereditary nature of their traditional leadership.
Thus, the traditional rulers of Igbanke are known as Eze or Obi, titles that honor their ancestral and cultural identity.

BTW Rema is a native of IGBANKE.

And Rema has come out to tell the world he’s Igbo.

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Re: Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke Is Ika, INPA Initiator, Glori by ariesbull: 7:31am On May 05, 2025

Dalohad:
If Ika is Igboid and Igbanke is Ika.

Igbanke is Igboid.

Logic and Philosophy 121.

and they are called IKA IGBO

Re: Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke Is Ika, INPA Initiator, Glori by Gerhards: 8:55am On May 05, 2025

DomPerignon:
She noted that having Bini names doesn't necessarily mean they are Bini, just like an American with English names is not English.

But when it comes to ikwere they are Ibos .

Bloody hupicrites

Ohaneze indi Igbo is Ikwerre, cry harder 🤣😁

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Re: Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke Is Ika, INPA Initiator, Glori by Sharpsharp00123: 9:03am On May 05, 2025

Dalohad:
Monsuru, stop fighting it.

Let us as Yorubas save ourselves from Fulani imperialism in Kwara state, and stop trying to define who is Igbo or not.

We Yorubas are not qualified to do so.

y do u Igbos find it very easy to deny your forefathers?

Re: Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke Is Ika, INPA Initiator, Glori by gidgiddy: 9:13am On May 05, 2025

Ikaeniyan0:
No one cares if they are ikas or not, they should just stop claiming Edo lands.

Or is it Edo that is claiming their lands because they happened to be carved into Edo State when it was created in the 90's?

Re: Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke Is Ika, INPA Initiator, Glori by gidgiddy: 9:16am On May 05, 2025

Sharpsharp00123:
na by force to b Igbo?

Same way u want to force Igbos on Rivers people by taking ohaneze president there, let's see if it is Benin or Benue u will take the next ohaneze president too now so they too can start claiming igbo

This one is claiming that Igbanke are forced to be Igbo when Igbanke speak Igbo and practice Igbo culture such as 'Iwa-ji' and the 'Eke market day'

Did Igbos force Igbanke to speak their language and practice their culture?

Some people like to talk nonsense

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Re: Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke Is Ika, INPA Initiator, Glori by Saltinny: 9:23am On May 05, 2025

Ikaeniyan0:
The land the igbankes are staying belong to the Edo people.

Agbado can you stop fouling this thread with your incoherent gibberish, if you have no sensible thing to say

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Re: Ethnic Nationality Not Forcefully Imposed, Igbanke Is Ika, INPA Initiator, Glori by Saltinny: 9:24am On May 05, 2025

gidgiddy:
This one is claiming that Igbanke are forced to be Igbo when Igbanke speak Igbo and practice Igbo culture such as 'Iwa-ji' and the 'Eke market day'

Did Igbos force Igbanke to speak their language and practice their culture?

Some people like to talk nonsense

What do you expected from Agbado the chest beater

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