Obaluf0n:



You may neef to first understand that prior to Oduduwa the King or Abrahamic religion; the Yoruba had a creation story which revolved around a god Oduduwa that was seen as a bottom of the calabash while Obatala was the top of it, this deity was seen as a female, wife of Obatala, by western Yoruba while fpr the Eastern it is male, the husband but a common ground is that they were both on an errand of creation and became rivals. This precedes Oduduwa the human by far. Alfred & Shaka were humans, Oodua for Yorubs can be the creator deity or warrior king. It is fluid.

Obaluf0n:


This makes no sense.

Not all sub-groups have links to Ile-Ife as well.

Why we all revolve around Oduduwa is for the socio-political and socio-cultural system that emerged during his time and as an after-effect after his time. These phenomema cut across every sub-group inclusive of those that have direct links to Ife, direck links to Oduduwa and the actual Yoruba. These phenomena are the reasons for our similarities in almost all facets and why our philosophical approaches to life is collective.

Nonetheless, your idea of consultation with locals for an inclusive system is brilliant.

Obaluf0n:


This makes no sense.

Not all sub-groups have links to Ile-Ife as well.

Why we all revolve around Oduduwa is for the socio-political and socio-cultural system that emerged during his time and as an after-effect after his time. These phenomema cut across every sub-group inclusive of those that have direct links to Ife, direck links to Oduduwa and the actual Yoruba. These phenomena are the reasons for our similarities in almost all facets and why our philosophical approaches to life is collective.

Apart from the Oduduwa king. There is/was Oduduwa the creator of earth in Yoruba creation storyand Oduduwa the female deity so the 'Oodua' could be the creator of earth in creation story for those toens that existed alongside Ife; it could mean the warrior king for those with ties to Ife; it could mean the female deity for those on the western fringes - Ketu & all.

Nonetheless, your idea of consultation with locals for an inclusive system is brilliant.

Interesting post ...... however, rather than dismiss the crux of my contribution as not making any sense, perhaps you'd be able to enlighten us about the sub-groups that consider themselves as YORUBA that do not have any cultural ties with Ile-Ife in one way or another

I am keen to learn about this, and I will concede maturely if you make a good case. My argument is based on research I have personally done.

The bottom-line is we don't really have time to waste, and the idea has to be sold as opposed to being enforced.

Blue3k:


My in laws is a Yoruba man and feels the same as you. He refused to pass on that cultural practice to his children. He lives in UK as well.

FriendNG:

How do we separate corruption of cultural practices from Islam without compromising Islam?

How do you explain that if you go to the Emir of Kano’s palace, you are expected to bow down.[b] If you go to the (American) White House, will you bow down to Mr Donald Trump who has nuclear weapons in his hands? If you go to Kano now, the common man is expected to bow down to the Emir. Is that not a humiliation of human beings? What are they taking about? Our religion is against bowing down to human beings. You only bow down to God. They are misinterpreting the religion and putting blames wrongly on the religion.


If you want to modernise Nigeria, let’s phase out traditional rulers, Emirs and all of that. We will have a more robust leadership by election. This is what Islam is saying: affairs is by consultations and by agreements. Nobody imposes himself as an Emir.

Are you saying that the traditional institution is no longer relevant to the present day reality?

It is not relevant to the modern times and it is not even Islamic because, in Islam, there is no inheritance of power. It is the people that decide their leaders. If the institution will change, this nation will change. The traditional institution represents ignorant people who will go and bow down before them.

tit:
How can the corrupt Magu work for efcc.
Since he has been indicted for corruption, magu should be dismissed from government work.

Qmerit:
Lols.. But I thought any one who's to be EFCC boss must have been in the NPF. Just question away... what do I know!

Sidewapcom:
I've tried as much as I can to remain silent over this chibok girls true/false saga.
I'm not for either true/false though.
Can somebody please explain to me how a 13yrs old hausa village girl passed through primary school(6yrs) secondary school(6yrs) = 12yrs.
Are they trying to tell me she started schooling at the age on 1yr?.
Let's further go back to history. They were kidnapped in 2014 abi?
2014 - 13 = 2001.
So they are telling me in 2001 chibok was so civilized that education was a normal thing?
Men and brethren, please if you must lie, do it with the fear of God.

Criticize me if you like, but please remember to tell lai Mohammed that this particular one didn't catch some of us

I've said my own

codedguy1:


Which rubbish stupid stellar idea is he talking about.

Federal character and quota system are embedded in our constitution and PMB and his VP must make sure they adhere to it by appointing qualified people from all Zones.

With this ridiculous idea they will now field a lot of people from about 2 zones claiming they are the most qualified as if other zones cannot have qualified people for the post or ministerial job.

After fielding people based on zoning and winning the elections, they want to jettison zoning as if Buhari was the most qualified person without zoning the presidency to the North within their party.

My point is until we do the right thing which is practice true federalism or regionalism we will continue to try to be smart by half. What they are proposing will only cause more disaffection in the country if any zone is marginalised further.

I don't want to believe what was written about the restructuring of NNPC and the speculations of appointments thare but its what might happen here too.

craleonic:
Nigerians don't bend to pressure easily like this jor. There is much more to this.

IdiAmin1:
Even a blind man knows that osinbajo can easily be flogged in line on policies whether good or bad just like Namadi sambo. It's good though for his boss buhari, but not for Nigerians.

Bakari will help buhari on some issues that come with dilemma.

In a nutshell, osinbajo will give blind support whereas bakare will be strong where buhari tends to be weak so @op, make your choice if you are Pa Buhari

Sirniyeh:
I'm just imagining what the atmosphere could have been awashed with if Pastor Bakare emerges the Vice President of Nigeria.

In comparism, Bakare seems to be wearing garment of pride. Though they both read law but one turned out to be SAN while other faces full time ministry.

But it seems Bakare understands Nigeria well than Prof and also could fit the post well. He could have been a better subordinate to boost GMB but fate ran out of him.

Bakare is outspoken, very charismatic and no nonsense pastor who abhors corruption...

Should Pastor Bakare be given any Ministerial portfolio?

GenBuhari:
I really hope you are right.

The imperialists milking us dry over the last 17 years stand to lose so much, that it is unlikely that they will allow Buhari to be sworn in talk less of allowing him to fulfil his mandate.

olatunji21:
Am seriously scared about the Safety of General Buhari, the audit report released yesterday shows alot of rot in the system, this most definitely involves very powerful Nigerians who would rather see the country burn than them be disgraced.. i feel very uneasy and very scared of the Unthinkable..These people i believe can do anything not excluding assassinating the general or anyother means to silence/prevent him from getting to aso rock...
MayGodprotectthegeneralforus###
Pls if you are connected to GMB or you know who is close to him, pass on this message to him and APC leaders...