Chiefs of Benin Kingdom have been advised by the National Coordinator of Oodua Peoples ‘Congress. OPC, Otunba Gani Adams to steer clear from making unhistorically balanced statements capable of upsetting the socio- cultural chord of brotherhood between the children of Odulaja.
Otunba Adams who made this observation in response to the lingering controversy stoked by a purported claim of the origin of Yoruba churned out by a Chief from the palace of Oba of Benin .said that “such poorly researched assertion, lacking in historical credibility could be inflammatory and set the two nobles race against each other
He pointed out that the relationship between the Yoruba Omo Oduduwa and the Edo is rooted in history which is shrouded in mystery in other to keep the two vibrant nations together and oil the chord of communal relationship for ever .
“Though some writers of historical documents about the relationship and chord of brotherhood between the two have allowed personal sentiments and pecuniary consideration to overrule their sense of judgement, clarity, fairness, objectivity and harmonious cohabitation consideration. “ Adams said
“We should not indulge in diluted information coined by agents of destabilization which emphasised those things that divide us instead of talking of those things that unite us “
He further affirmed that whatever angle or point of view any writer posits, this discourse on fact remain constant that there is a bond of relationship which is not fleeting but fundamentally essential between the Yoruba Omo Oodua and the Edo Omo Eweka the Great “
He appealed to the traditional institution in Benin and Ile –Ife to be wary of palace chiefs who are only out to pitch the two noble royal houses against each other by their sheer impetuosity and face service”
Otunba Adams commended the royal sagacity and visionary posture of the Ooni of Ife , His Imperial Majesty, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Babatunde Ogunwusi not only at remaining calm, but at having refused to dignify the sender of those ill researched statements with any response, as well as his consistency in his peace diplomacy shuttle among the traditional Obas in Yoruba land which has kicked – off a brand new era of harmonious relationship among the Obas in the south – west “
Otunba Adams warned the scripter of divisive statements, the procurer of false history and the spreader of ill – researched historical fallacy to put a stop in their unholy act and allow peace, unity, harmony and era of brotherly interaction take control among the Obas in the south west including their sibling in Edo State.
We are warning them to “stop sowing seed of discord among the Omo Oduduwa and their siblings in Edo State.
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