Osun outlaws Eze Ndigbo title- The Guardian
July 14, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi
In a bid protect the Igbo culture and traditional institution from ridicule, Osun State Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola yesterday imposed a ban on the Igbo in the state from parading themselves as Eze Ndigbo (king of Igbo) even as he sought constitutional responsibilities for traditional rulers in the country.
The sanction on the Eze Ndigbo title in the state came on the heels of a request by Chairman, South-East Council of Traditional Rulers, Cletus Ilomuanya, who led a delegation of over 35 kings alongside their Osun State counterparts, led by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, during a courtesy visit on Oyinlola yesterday.
Ilomuanya expressed concern over alleged nefarious activities of those who regard and parade themselves as kings outside the South-East but failed to live up to the leadership qualities expected of Igbo monarchs.
