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| Oba Ganiyu Obasoyin, Olukere of Ikere-Ekiti |
The house resolved that embattled Olukere is not an Oba in Ekiti State. But the investigation conducted by PoliFocus made revealed that the Ekiti State government recognises Olukere and Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti as the Kings in the ancient town.
Though the motive to relegate the Olukere might be as a script that was written for the Honourable members, properly called.
Even the most stupid person in Ekiti knows that Olukere is one of the Grade One Obas in Ekiti State.
See the position of Ekiti State Government On Its website on the issue of Obaship in Ikere Ekiti as at today, 24th of February, 2016 3:35pm:
The post reads:
"Welcome to the true story of a people whose existence defines unity and their nickname, “Ekiti Parapo,” echoes it proudly.
Welcome to the only city ruled by two Kings. Ikere-Ekiti, “a wonderland wallowing in an admixture of profound civilization and tenacious cultural learning “.
Headline, a reputable Nigerian Newspaper which first ran this story described it as “an expansive city lucky enough to escape being choked by the mighty rocks that dotsits western part”.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is the story of Ikere – a great city located on the southern part of Ekiti State in Nigeria.
Royalty is a rich literary and artistic tradition, which has influenced the development of cultures around the world.
This is perhaps one of the reasons people have such a high regard for the institution of royalty.
Royalty, with its rich history is one within a geographical location such as a city, or a nation. One King and one Queen in England, one King in Morocco,one in Norway, Argentina, Saudi Arabia and so on.
But two Kings, otherwise known as “Obas” in Ikere-Ekiti!
Oduduwa, the founding father of the Yoruba land established Ile-Ife, the traditional headquarters of the Yorubas. He never had a second or complementary King or Oba.
There has never been two Oonis reigning simultaneously in Ile-Ife.Battle-loving Aare Onakakanfo wielded tremendous influence in the old Oyo Empire, yet Oyo maintains one Alafin.
Ibadan, the largest city in West Africa had always had powerful personalities. Among those in the beginning was Efunsetan Aniwura.
Yet, Ibadan had never introduced two Olubadan.Ogedengbe, the intractable warrior in Ijesa land, was a personality to behold. Ilesa never introduced two Agunlejikas because of him.
Osogbo and Osun are almost synonymous. Ataoja, nontheless, is the only recognized Oba in Osogbo.
There has always been one Oba (each city in Yoruba land), one Emir (Hausa land), and one Obi (Ibo land)." it posited
Going by the above ascertain, the shallow cum rash decision of the once honorable members should be condemned by all Ekiti State Indigenes both within and in diaspora.
Traditional institution shouldn't be a subject of ridicule.
The Council of Obas should advice his Excellency, Mr. Ayodele Fayose on this journey that may bring dent to his government.
He should be made to realise that political seat is transient but Obaship is eternal.
If Council of Obas can convey a meeting to disclaim a publication, then calling for emergency meeting because of Olukere is not out of place.
Ekiti a dara o
-PFB
See its screenshot:
Going by the above ascertain, the shallow cum rash decision of the once honorable members should be condemned by all Ekiti State Indigenes both within and in diaspora.
Traditional institution shouldn't be a subject of ridicule.
The Council of Obas should advice his Excellency, Mr. Ayodele Fayose on this journey that may bring dent to his government.
He should be made to realise that political seat is transient but Obaship is eternal.
If Council of Obas can convey a meeting to disclaim a publication, then calling for emergency meeting because of Olukere is not out of place.
Ekiti a dara o
-PFB
Fayose & his dishonourable men are mad
ReplyDeleteYou just have to take it too far, anyway you have made your point.
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