Akure: PRESS RELEASE

PRESS RELEASE
ONYEDU NDIGBO TO REPLACE THE TITTLE OF EZE
NDIGBO IN AKURE KINGDOM
The Deji and the paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom,
Oba Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, Odundun II
has given a month notice to the erstwhile acclaimed
EZE NDIGBO in Akure, Mr. Gregory Ilohehika to
consider accepting the title of “Igbo Leader” or
“Onyedu Ndigbo” as against the proscribed tittle of
Eze Ndigbo.
This followed the plea from eminent Nigerians within
and outside the state who had appealed to His
Majesty to forgive the erring leader. A letter to this
effect has been handed over to Mr. Gregory Ilohehika
It should be noted that this is the new approved
traditional title for any Igbo Leader within Akure and
its environ.
However, a month notice has been communicated to
Mr. Gregory Ilohehika to accept this in good fate
taking effect from the 1st of February, 2016.
Based on the amendment, Mr. Gregory has been
advised to apply in writing for this new title if he is
still interested.
Failure to comply with this directive shall amount to
rejection of the new title.
In view of the possible rejection of the new title, the
Igbo community shall produce another Leader from
among at the expiration of the ultimatum.
His Majesty remains committed to ensuring peaceful
and harmonious relationship with the Igbo
community and all other non-indigenes in Akure
Kingdom.
Adeyeye Micahel
CPS, Deji of Akure Kingdom