Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Re: USA Africa Dialogue Series - Can this be true? And is it right?

‎Every ethnic group has a right of association anywhere in Nigeria, as well as the right to choose whom so ever it wishes as its leader. The title for such leadership, however, will have to be carefully chosen/named. If Eze Ndigbo literally means the King of Igbo in a place other than Igboland, that may be regarded as confrontational where Oba/King title is institutionalised by history, by tradition,  and is recognised as such by the constitution of the Nation. Obaship is such a powerful and revered status that not every Yoruba town can claim it. Not until the Military regime, specifically when Brigadier Jemibewon was military Governor of Western State, Ibadan despite its historical antecedents and size had had Olubadan without the beaded crown. It was the military government that raised the status to that of an Oba that could wear the beaded crown. Besides, there are still smaller Yoruba towns headed by Chiefs and Baales, not kings/Obas. The Chiefs and Baales that head such towns are subjects of the Oba in whose domain their towns or villages are located. Those Chiefs or Baales dare not refer to themselves as Obas/Kings, nor can they be addressed as such. As it was in the past, so it is now with all Yoruba towns and villages. It is that serious. It is therefore not what any ethnic group can trifle with. 

My suggested solution‎ is this: Respect begets respect, we all must learn to respect Cultural institutions, and not attempt to trivialise them in the name of modernity. The Ndigbo community of Akure should recognise and respect the Yoruba Obaship tradition. The best that  Ndigbo in Akure can do in this circumstance is to do a special application to Deji of Akure in whose domain it is domicile for a special concession to have its chosen leader made a Chief representing the Igbo community. If the request is granted, the Igbo leader becomes one of Deji's Chiefs representing the interest of the Igbo community. Or in the alternative, remove the title "Eze", and simply use "Igbo leader" to address their leader. I believe this matter can be settled amicably if either approach is considered. ‎We must avoid tribal and ethnic friction, the accommodative spirit of the host community should not be taken for granted. This is the time we need each other most, if we must move the country forward.

Ademola O. Dasylva‎

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There can only be monarchs in Federal Kingdoms of Nigeria and not in Federal Republic of Nigeria. Having Kings in the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a contradiction that makes the outside world laugh at us. Before 15th January 1966, the then Western Region had House of Chiefs and not House of Kings, but the supposedly Kings occupied the House of Chiefs. Officially, any King could be deposed and banished by the government of the day. At present, Kings exist at the grace of the State's government who issue them staff of office and remunerated them according to their grades. In Yorubaland, a King (Oba) is the traditional ruler of a town in which all the inhabitants are his subjects. Therefore, there can be no two Kings in a town.


If Eze Ndigbo of Akure, for instance, is translated to mean Igbo King of Akure, that would mean there are two Kings in Akure and that the Igbo in Akure only recognize the authority of their Eze of Akure and not that of Deji of Akure. To legitimatize Eze Ndigbo of Akure, he must be approved and given staff of office by Ondo State Commissioner of Local Government and Chiefs' Affairs. With that done the Eze Ndigbo of Akure will be entitled to enjoy salaries and other fringe benefits from the State's Government. Since, according to the tradition, Deji of Akure is the traditional ruler of Akure and all inhabitants of Akure are his subjects, regardless of their ethnic origin in Nigeria, the institution of Igbo King of Akure constitutes an act of rebellion against the King of Akure. The Eze title is valid in Igboland and not in any other place in Nigeria.


No  one disputes the fact that 'the Ebira in Akure have a right to appoint their own leader,' but the truth is that such a leader should not be titled Oba Ebira of Akure. The existence of Oba Yoruba of the Gambia as reported is a fraud and an illegal imposition. Yoruba have many Kings (Oba) and not a single monarch. Since all the Yoruba in Gambia do not come from the same town, all the Oba in Yorubaland must approve the person aspiring to be Oba Yoruba of the Gambia, for him to attain legitimacy. Besides, Oba Yoruba of the Gambia does not conflict with any of the traditional and official titles in the Gambia. Similarly, Eze Ndigbo of Baltimore does not conflict with any of the traditional and official titles in Baltimore. But if Eze Ndigbo of Baltimore is translated to mean Igbo Mayor or Governor of Baltimore that may lead to a case of impersonation or illegal usurpation of official title and power. In Ondo State, it is not the right of the Igbo to organise themselves and choose their leader that is in question but the right to have their own Kings in all the towns and villages of Ondo State. In Ondo State, like all States in Yorubaland, it is an abomination to have two Kings in a town.

S.Kadiri  
 




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It is unfortunate that Nigeria is and will continue with its ethnic issues until every Nigerian is law_abiding, ethnic tolerant, culture conscious, and free anywhere in the country. If Ondo bans lgbo from having their Eze, what is or are the reasons? How does the reason or do the reasons fit into the frame of the Yoruba culture? What does the constitution of Nigeria say? Has the constitution been effective in similar situations? What is the implication of the conflicting intercultural experience in Ondo for the Yoruba land in particular and Nigeria in general? What should be done to prevent what does not promote peace? My questions add to the voice of Professor Toyin Falola so that the issue can be approached from different angles.


Bayo Omolola


From: Toyin Falola <toyinfalola@austin.utexas.edu>;
To: dialogue <USAAfricaDialogue@googlegroups.com>;
Subject: USA Africa Dialogue Series - Can this be true? And is it right?
Sent: Mon, Dec 26, 2016 12:21:46 PM

Dear ones:
I read the news below, and I am reaching out for its confirmation. Can Ondo traditional rulers ban Igbo among their midsts from having their own Eze? Someone needs to first, confirm that they that they said this. Second, to let them know that they lack the right to do this.

All communities have the right to organize themselves and their networks in legitimate manners so far as they are not doing anything illegal, promoting violence, and causing troubles. Citizenship rights are crucial in a country as big as Nigeria.

The Ebira in Akure have a right to appoint their own leader. Period.
On December 11, I had a short meeting with the Oba Yoruba of the Gambia, wearing all his insignias. Yes, the Yoruba in the Gambia can choose to have their own Oba. On the day of his coronation in Gambia, people went from Nigeria. We spoke about politics in Gambia. Yes, we can speak about politics in Gambia within the constitutional rights and limits granted to non-citizens in that country. Can we organize a coup and take over? No.

The Igbo in Baltimore can choose to have their Eze in Baltimore, so far as they do not set up laws contrary to those of the city. They can even build their own schools, church, mosque, even create a bank.


http://punchng.com/ondo-traditional-rulers-ban-eze-ndigbo-title/
Ondo Traditional Rulers Ban Eze Ndigbo Title
Traditional rulers in Ondo State have banned the Igbo traditional title of Eze Ndigbo in all towns and villages in the state. The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladelusi Aladetoyinbo announced the resolution of the traditional rulers in the state through a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Michael Adeyeye. He declared that the title of Eze Ndigbo no longer exist in the state. He said all the traditional rulers in the state had agreed to ensure that the title of Eze Ndigbo is banned in all their domains. Punch

Toyin Falola
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