T.O.P Golly :
As an Itsekiri person, I totally understand this point of view and it’s valid. However, let’s reason together…let’s separate Warri as a kingdom from Warri as a brand. Example- Oba of Lagos does not mean king Akiolu rules over Ikorodu, Badagry, epe and all other places associated with Lagos because Lagos is a brand. Oba of Lagos rules over just tiny portion of Lagos which is Lagos island- Iga Idugaran side. Ikorodu, epe, Barbary all have their kings, but they are all associated with the Lagos brand. Even Mowe and ibafo are not Lagos but if you stay in those places, u can validly say u stay in Lagos, because of proximity. Ikorodu have their own king- Ayangburen, all those other places in Lagos- Elegushi have Oba Elegushi, Ogijo, Yaba, Ogudu and virtually most of all other places have their own kings and kingdoms, but they all associate with the brand Lagos because of development and influence the name Lagos comes with. If Oba of Lagos gives an order, it is only carried out in Lagos island, not the whole of Lagos…but the whole of Lagos is bearing Lagos right?If we continue like this, the new Delta state that is coming if Anioma state leaves cannot have its capital in Warri because of this issue. This is the same reason Delta state capital is in Asaba instead of Warri. Let’s be guided pls. Don’t cut off you head just because u have headache o. Yes let some things be corrected from the Itsekiri side. Both ethnic leaders can sit down and have a conversation and agreement about these things. The Urhobos and Itsekiris are the major stakeholders holders in warri and should not let tribalism win. The Olu of Warri knows his territories and will stick to it, just as Oba of Lagos knows his tiny territory compared to the larger Lagos name brand. Let’s not chase investors away, let’s not shoot ourselves in the foot. Entertainers can use Warri name only as a brand, the kingdom is different pls.
2026-08-09 07:26:20