DEJI of Akure, Oba Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo has accused Igbo residing in the city of alleged insubordination to his authority, just as he accused them of violat ING the people’s traditions.
Besides, the first-class traditional ruler alleged that the Igbo residing in the city have no respect for him and the culture of the city.
He alleged that Igbo traders in the city often violate the culture and tradition of Akureland while discharg ING their duties, stressing that efforts to caution them have failed.
Apparently worried by the alleged violation of his order by some Igbo traders in the city, the Deji, who spoke through the Asamo of Akureland, Chief Rotimi Olusanya alleged that the Eze Ndigbo of Ondo state, Sir Gregory Ilehohika recently embarrassed him and some of his chiefs inside his palace.
Reacting, President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Ondo State, Chief Okechukwu Okorie said the Igbo living in the state are law-abiding and peaceful, adding that the Igbo respect their traditions and those of other tribes.
He said the Igbo leaders who went to the palace of Deji of Akure to honour his invitation were beaten by some irate youths number ING over 200 at the palace.
He said the Deji was being misinformed by some individuals on the activities of Igbo people in Akure and the state at LARGE
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