By Our Reporter
October 22, 2015 – The Afenifere Renewal Group [ARG] has commended the Deji of Akure, HRH Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, for his forthrightness in scraping what it described as unsubstantial title of Eze Ndigbo in Akure land, Ondo State.
“We want to say that this act will go down in the history of Yoruba nation and amongst other nationalities as noble and needful. Contrary to what many particularly the mischief makers have been saying, this move has the potential to strengthen inter-ethnic relationship as it eliminates the friction points amongst nationalities, be it in Yorubaland or elsewhere”, the ARG said in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretry, Mr. Kunle Famoriyo.
It added that there is no gainsaying that the structure of Eze Ndigbo outside Igboland is deployed towards an expansionist end, with possible occupational intent.
“It is our conviction that the Igbo community in Yorubaland does not need to have a king, since by Yoruba custom, two kings cannot coexist in a domain.
Yorubaland, from time immemorial, welcomes and encourages trade associations and development unions and their activities are supported by Yoruba people who are ever tolerant of settlers amongst them.
“We therefore want to reiterate our proposition to the heads of executive governments in Yorubaland and other traditional rulers that the title of Eze Ndigbo, or any other monarchical title that is alien to Yoruba customs, be scrapped in all Southwest states”, the ARG said.
