Mimiko intervenes in Deji, Eze Ndigbo crisis

 ONDO State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko has

intervened in the face-off between the Deji of Akure, Oba

Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo and the Eze Ndigbo of the state, Sir

Gregory Iloehike with a call on all non-indigenes in the

state to respect the culture and tradition of host

communities.

                    

At a meeting held with both the Deji of Akure and Sir

Iloehike, Gove

rnor Mimiko appealed to Igbo living in the

state to give due respect to the monarch and, also respect

the culture and tradition of Akure, even as he called for

peaceful coexistence among all the ethnic nationalities in

the state.

The Deji of Akure had accused the Eze Ndigbo of in­

subordination and disrespect to his authorities, just as he

alleged that some Igbo leaders in the state violated the

city’s tradition.

Although the meeting was held behind closed doors, it was

learnt that the Eze Ndigbo was asked to apologise to

Aladetoyinbo for alleged disrespect .Sources at the

meeting also hinted that the governor apologised to the

monarch on behalf of Igbo residing in the city.

However, the Deji, who accepted the governor’s apology,

insisted that the Eze Ndigbo should apologise formally to

him and the people of Akure in the media.