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Opinions, suggestions, comments and ideas are rife. They are flying left, right and centre in respect of what transpired at the palace of the highly respected Ooni of Ife during the visit of the popular face of the youth presidential aspirant of the AFRICAN ACTION CONGRESS(AAC).

AS controversial as the matter is... we certainly can't shy away from discussing it as it indeed represent a mileage in our national discourse as a cultural people.

While a section of the populace sees it as a taboo to complain of maltreatment or debasement once a KING is involved, A section of the Nigerian people held on to the belief that we MUST all be answerable for our CORNER SPACE if truely Nigeria must succeed irrespective of our position of authority.

In all fairness,the position of a king is not only an epitome of cultural heritage but one that deserves the necessary respect.

Some says the respect for the thrones in Africa is "total and absolute without question asked and no answer provided" ...and that's where SOWORE went wrong for daring to ask questions as to why nobody attended to him and his "take it back team" for an incredible four hours.

How dare you to protest your perceived ill treatment?....we don't ask questions here....we accept all conditions as ditched out by the royal palace!....then the tear gas went off as a punishment for TEAM SOWORE just almost immediately they completed the symbolic prostration of greeting the KING.

Well,this is 21st century and no one is an arbiter of common Sense all alone....this is why the "Yoruba would say OMODE gbon, AGBA gbon ohun ni a fi da Ile Ife! " ...This literally translate that: Ile Ife ONLY SUCCEEDED in its trying Time because the wisdom of both YOUNG & OLD was tapped into! ....so, after all ...the YOUTHS ain't dumb as the current set of Nigerian elders who held our destinies by the jungular would have us believe.

In my so journey through the realities of our dying nation,I have had the opportunity of being at the Ooni's palace in my days as an undergraduate at the Obafemi Awolowo University located in that sprawling ancient city.

Although,this was in the era of the then OBA SIJUADE...but I want to believe that the protocols couldn't have changed so much such that the litany of work force/members of staff of the palace had no single person to attend to a presidential aspirant who wasn't there without the initial palace approval of his visit.

We all have our worries,the same way a die hard fan of the palace would feel that no one ask questions in the palace...so also will a non palace fan would want to know if the Ooni would dare keep Bola Tinubu for four hours without explanation... remember that Tinubu isn't even contesting, would the king also keep a contesting Atiku,Saraki,Buhari for four hours without an explanation... not even one from a palace guard?

Not all Nigerian believe in the palace politics and that's the truth because they would argue that the slave trade succeeded mostly because some KINGS were trade partners with the slave masters. While the AFRICAN KINGS were selling their subjects...the Europeans where buying...what has changed?.... nothing! Because fast forward to political era ...while Abacha/Obj/Tinubu/Ibori was willing to deposit our destinies...SWISS BANK is ever ready to ACCEPT.

All said and done,our opinions will always be biased depending on which angle you want to look at it from. But looking at it from OMOYELE SOWORE's angle....he had said he's not coming to play the conventional politics that we are all used to and those of us following him knew this already that's why we bought into it. He said that he was coming to play DISRUPTIVE POLITICS....a politics that ask questions and rejected all unfavorable conditions at ALL TIMES. A politics that answer questions and give explanation to all AT ALL TIMES.

So,if he had not deviated from his style of disruptive politics then there would be no need to crucify the ONLY REALISTIC presidential aspirant on board 2019.

I understand those who feel he is arrogant for never being scared to call out anyone,but then that's what you chose to see in that package of disruptive politics.

If you ask me and the millions of youths whose destinies has been tampered with by those in authorities...we will tell you that the REAL ARROGANCE is not in SOWORE...we will tell you that it is in
*A DAVID MARK who had all the privileges as an army general ...he didn't change Nigeria,he had all the privileges as a Senate president ...he didn't change Nigeria ...now he wants to be president in 2019 after supervising the kidnapping of our dreams and glories of Nigerians.
*The real arrogance is in a BUHARI who was the governor of the then North east,he was busy then promoting clannishness, illiteracy, religion fanaticism while his mates were promoting merit and education...the result is the current north east infested with Boko Haram,mass illiteracy,terrorism and a global roll of honor as the most backward place on Earth...the same thing he's currently repeating and yet he wants to be president in 2019!
*The real arrogance is found in Saraki who's father gave a befitting education as a former Senate leader ...even though his family supervised the looting of a whole bank to death,he wasn't satisfied but still went on as a two time governor and a Senate president....now he wants to be president in 2019....did he change Kwara state? ...the list is endless irrespective of their party. All Nigerian past and present rulers are the NATIONAL PROBLEM of NIGERIA.
The former governors are no exceptions.

But I can understand that our self esteems has been so battered that we no longer believe in our ability to say NO!.... it's now a culture to defend our oppressors!

You will see a grown up man with an M.SC saying what has SOWORE achieve in life to qualify him into presidency? ...yet he's quick to defend a present president whose only achievement outside government feeding bottle is 150pcs of sterile cows in the name of farming.

Insanity isn't far from everyone I meet on the street daily in Nigeria except something drastic is done.

Challenging the status quo is not a tea party,if Sowore isn't doing it well...you can better advise than condemn ...these are two different things, such words as,'he has lost my vote or my support on this palace disrespect' ....he has lost my vote/support because he seems arrogant becomes a condemnation rather than advise if truely you want a shift from this present and past criminals who cannot even manage ordinary TRAFFIC in and out of Apapa sea port talkless of generating a single megawatt. ...And in all honesty,have u ever been respected before? By who? ...the goal post had shifted for 58yrs ... that's why cattles are more important than you in 2019.so where's the respect? ....I beg park well.

If we don't take the country forcefully from the real arrogant goons...they would rather hand over to a foreign coach once they are Belle ful....

Remember that's not a novelty...we do it in football,they will one day say it's the next option ...we will only find one clean English to polish it so that it won't look recolonization.

Julius Malema of the EFF in South Africa didn't hide his character and mission and only those who want expropriation of land without compensation are on board because they believe that since the land was forcefully taken from the black south Africans by the invading whites...it should also be returned now WITHOUT compensating the white guys for loosing it.
Take it or leave it....this is the apt scenario between the Nigerian ruling class and her long suffering citizens. SOWORE is our own Julius Malema.

#God bless Nigeria
#I am Akin Rimson
#I am the talking pen.

oluwaseyi000:
You kept someone waiting for THREE HOURS, so Oni expect Sowore to apologize to him (Oni) for keeping him (Sowore) waiting for three hours.

Oni better apologize and explain reason for his lateness or is it african time syndrome?

You could have turned him to goat if it's the ancient kings?, what a joke?

No wonder during the slave trades when the British attacked none of the so called king of old can turn them to goat, they simply become slaves .

Sue him t court na if you desperately need prostration, who prostration help?

Mrsoundoro:
SOWORE COULD HAVE BEEN TURNED TO GOAT FOR DESECRATION OF OONI'S STATUS

Let me explain the scenario to you. Sowore had an appointment with Ooni, Somehow they were delayed for 3 hours has been speculated. When Ooni was entering the town hall finally to meet him he decided not to prostrate to Ooni all in a protest that he was delayed. He now finally nailed his contempt by finally saying it to Ooni in the face that he didn't prostrate. and I think that was what triggers the tear Gas, As for the person who sprayed it. I don't know if it Ooni Guards.

Honestly, if it was in then days the Ooni palace I knew.. They would have turned him to goat or hurt him forever. He is really lucky where are in the digital age.

Sowore really shot himself in the leg with this arrogance. As much as we think everybody should be accountable for their actions, there are some exceptional cases. In my opinion, I don’t think Ooni had kept him waiting because he wanted to keep him for just no reason. Do u understand Yoruba culture Ooni is not just a king, but the custodian of Yoruba culture and tradition. He is not like any of these Kings like Akinolu of Lagos, Agege King, or Oluwo of Iwo.

He’s not any of these kings that wakes and just come into the palace. if you think because he’s a Christian, he’s not getting divination daily from his Ifa priests? Think about this. All through the period Wuraola was married to him, did you see just a strand of her hair out? Why was she always covering her hair unlike other Queens married to other Yoruba kings. This should tell you there is more to this throne than what we know. Please note that everything must be in place before OONI step out of his abode.

In my own opinion, Sowore is better being an activist than a leader. no matter how we might gang up and uproot this useless leader who has wreck Nigeria to this point that we need to dislodge them , we would still need our kings and queen support. no one can win the heart of people by fighting or disrespecting their king at-least not in Yoruba land I know and even in some other country that I have been too.

I think education should come with common sense. Sowore lacks in this case for not putting any of these above into consideration before acting like that.

By Awofy Richard


Source:http://www.ngg.ng/2018/09/17/omoyele-sowore-could-have-been-turned-to-goat-for-desecration-of-oonis-status/

earnvest:
if only we lived on 'could-haves' and 'should-haves'. The most important question is, would an Atiku or an Obasanjo or even a Davido have been kept waiting for four hours (not three hours as the OP claims)? If the answer is no, is it because Sowore is a 'nobody' in the Nigerian scheme of things? Is it because the Ooni knew that there was no palm greasing accompanying such a visit? I bet if Sowore had left the palace after an hour of waiting, there still would have been an outcry, calling that he be changed to probably a chicken. A lot is not right about Nigeria and these traditional rulers have not helped one bit, or what have they done to change corrupt politicians in the country to goats and sheep?

nextstep:
The more I see of Sowore, the more I'm convinced that he's too full of pride for his own good... which is not what we need in a leader. Yes, we need assertiveness, but not arrogance.

I'm as modern as you can be - an open-minded scientist, but I have a very healthy respect for our culture and traditions. There are some things I like to change and use scientific explanation for, but there are many many things that make sense and should be respected/honoured.

I am from Asaba, yet I find it inconceivable that I would ever disrespect a Yoruba traditional ruler. Much less so a Yoruba man. Even if Ooni is late by 10 hours... I'm the one who sought an audience from him, and would prostrate as low as I can to demonstrate my respect for the throne. We were always taught that you stoop low to conquer - and this metaphor has so many meanings. To come and start demonstrating strong-headedness in the name of modernism is not wise.

Do you think Theresa May would ever refuse to curtsy to her Queen, or Shinzo Abe refuse to bow to his Emperor -even if that traditional ruler was late? These are very powerful people in modern states... yet this Sowore - like the nza bird - is "wrestling with his chi". I've been watching him - he thinks if its ok to insult older politicians (one can disagree without being dismissive), then he is entitled to wrestling with traditions.

With this singular move, this man just lot all hope for support from the people he needs the most.

Mrsoundoro:
SOWORE COULD HAVE BEEN TURNED TO GOAT FOR DESECRATION OF OONI'S STATUS

Let me explain the scenario to you. Sowore had an appointment with Ooni, Somehow they were delayed for 3 hours has been speculated. When Ooni was entering the town hall finally to meet him he decided not to prostrate to Ooni all in a protest that he was delayed. He now finally nailed his contempt by finally saying it to Ooni in the face that he didn't prostrate. and I think that was what triggers the tear Gas, As for the person who sprayed it. I don't know if it Ooni Guards.

Honestly, if it was in then days the Ooni palace I knew.. They would have turned him to goat or hurt him forever. He is really lucky where are in the digital age.

Sowore really shot himself in the leg with this arrogance. As much as we think everybody should be accountable for their actions, there are some exceptional cases. In my opinion, I don’t think Ooni had kept him waiting because he wanted to keep him for just no reason. Do u understand Yoruba culture Ooni is not just a king, but the custodian of Yoruba culture and tradition. He is not like any of these Kings like Akinolu of Lagos, Agege King, or Oluwo of Iwo.

He’s not any of these kings that wakes and just come into the palace. if you think because he’s a Christian, he’s not getting divination daily from his Ifa priests? Think about this. All through the period Wuraola was married to him, did you see just a strand of her hair out? Why was she always covering her hair unlike other Queens married to other Yoruba kings. This should tell you there is more to this throne than what we know. Please note that everything must be in place before OONI step out of his abode.

In my own opinion, Sowore is better being an activist than a leader. no matter how we might gang up and uproot this useless leader who has wreck Nigeria to this point that we need to dislodge them , we would still need our kings and queen support. no one can win the heart of people by fighting or disrespecting their king at-least not in Yoruba land I know and even in some other country that I have been too.

I think education should come with common sense. Sowore lacks in this case for not putting any of these above into consideration before acting like that.

By Awofy Richard


Source:http://www.ngg.ng/2018/09/17/omoyele-sowore-could-have-been-turned-to-goat-for-desecration-of-oonis-status/

oluwaseyi000:
You kept someone waiting for THREE HOURS, so Oni expect Sowore to apologize to him (Oni) for keeping him (Sowore) waiting for three hours.

Oni better apologize and explain reason for his lateness or is it african time syndrome?

You could have turned him to goat if it's the ancient kings?, what a joke?

No wonder during the slave trades when the British attacked none of the so called king of old can turn them to goat, they simply become slaves .

Sue him t court na if you desperately need prostration, who prostration help?

oluwaseyi000:
You kept someone waiting for THREE HOURS, so Oni expect Sowore to apologize to him (Oni) for keeping him (Sowore) waiting for three hours.

Oni better apologize and explain reason for his lateness or is it african time syndrome?

You could have turned him to goat if it's the ancient kings?, what a joke?

No wonder during the slave trades when the British attacked none of the so called king of old can turn them to goat, they simply become slaves .

Sue him t court na if you desperately need prostration, who prostration help?
U are a fool

oluwaseyi000:
You kept someone waiting for THREE HOURS, so Oni expect Sowore to apologize to him (Oni) for keeping him (Sowore) waiting for three hours.

Oni better apologize and explain reason for his lateness or is it african time syndrome?

You could have turned him to goat if it's the ancient kings?, what a joke?

No wonder during the slave trades when the British attacked none of the so called king of old can turn them to goat, they simply become slaves .

Sue him t court na if you desperately need prostration, who prostration help?

Arkayn:
I hope people understand that Sowore is going to be President next year. There is no stopping him. You better be careful what you post.

Mrsoundoro:
SOWORE COULD HAVE BEEN TURNED TO GOAT FOR DESECRATION OF OONI'S STATUS

Let me explain the scenario to you. Sowore had an appointment with Ooni, Somehow they were delayed for 3 hours has been speculated. When Ooni was entering the town hall finally to meet him he decided not to prostrate to Ooni all in a protest that he was delayed. He now finally nailed his contempt by finally saying it to Ooni in the face that he didn't prostrate. and I think that was what triggers the tear Gas, As for the person who sprayed it. I don't know if it Ooni Guards.

Honestly, if it was in then days the Ooni palace I knew.. They would have turned him to goat or hurt him forever. He is really lucky where are in the digital age.

Sowore really shot himself in the leg with this arrogance. As much as we think everybody should be accountable for their actions, there are some exceptional cases. In my opinion, I don’t think Ooni had kept him waiting because he wanted to keep him for just no reason. Do u understand Yoruba culture Ooni is not just a king, but the custodian of Yoruba culture and tradition. He is not like any of these Kings like Akinolu of Lagos, Agege King, or Oluwo of Iwo.

He’s not any of these kings that wakes and just come into the palace. if you think because he’s a Christian, he’s not getting divination daily from his Ifa priests? Think about this. All through the period Wuraola was married to him, did you see just a strand of her hair out? Why was she always covering her hair unlike other Queens married to other Yoruba kings. This should tell you there is more to this throne than what we know. Please note that everything must be in place before OONI step out of his abode.

In my own opinion, Sowore is better being an activist than a leader. no matter how we might gang up and uproot this useless leader who has wreck Nigeria to this point that we need to dislodge them , we would still need our kings and queen support. no one can win the heart of people by fighting or disrespecting their king at-least not in Yoruba land I know and even in some other country that I have been too.

I think education should come with common sense. Sowore lacks in this case for not putting any of these above into consideration before acting like that.

By Awofy Richard


Source:http://www.ngg.ng/2018/09/17/omoyele-sowore-could-have-been-turned-to-goat-for-desecration-of-oonis-status/

oluwaseyi000:
You kept someone waiting for THREE HOURS, so Oni expect Sowore to apologize to him (Oni) for keeping him (Sowore) waiting for three hours.

Oni better apologize and explain reason for his lateness or is it african time syndrome?

You could have turned him to goat if it's the ancient kings?, what a joke?

No wonder during the slave trades when the British attacked none of the so called king of old can turn them to goat, they simply become slaves .

Sue him t court na if you desperately need prostration, who prostration help?

marvinsync:
STFU!!!

no matter who u are u can't delay someone for a whole 3 hours!!! not even queen Elizabeth can be so arrogant

so because he is the ooni of Ife he now has the right to treat sowore like trash Huh?

if u make an appointment with someone u get there on time
its not just common sense it's courtesy and let's just say he wanna be fashionably late how can it be a whole 3 hours

I don't know if it's because I'm not Yoruba but I'd be very furious

respect is reciprocal!!

earnvest:
Waiting for four hours is not patient enough? Or does the fact that he's running for office mean that he could not have found some more real voters to reach in the four hours he was kept waiting? It's not like the Ooni will go out to vote on election day.

marvinsync:
who says he can't be president?

a useless youth like urself?

Antoeni:
I have said it times without numbers that it’s not the present crops of youths we have in Nigeria that will #takebackNigeria.
70%of them are products of broken homes, prostitution, cultism, yahoo yahoo fraud, certificate racketeering, exam fraud and drug addiction.
They are just too much in a hurry to get involved in materialism than knowledge, wisdom and understanding.
The arrogance and empty pride in Sowore is never an attribute of a good leader but a dictator.

oluwaseyi000:
You kept someone waiting for THREE HOURS, so Oni expect Sowore to apologize to him (Oni) for keeping him (Sowore) waiting for three hours.

Oni better apologize and explain reason for his lateness or is it african time syndrome?

You could have turned him to goat if it's the ancient kings?, what a joke?

No wonder during the slave trades when the British attacked none of the so called king of old can turn them to goat, they simply become slaves .

Sue him t court na if you desperately need prostration, who prostration help?