The Deji of Akureland, Oba Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo, has reconciled with Chief Gregory Iloehike, the dethroned Eze Ndigbo of Akure, capital of Ondo state.
Iloehike was dethroned by the monarch about two weeks ago for allegedly disrespecting the traditional stool.
Oba Aladeyoyinbo, however, said he could not reverse Iloehike’s deposition until the Ondo state council of Obas took a final decision on the chieftaincy title of Eze Ndigbo in the state.
The monarch stated this at the weekend in his palace during a peace meeting involving the leadership of Igbo community and top officials of the state government.
The Igbo community leaders were led by the government’s officials to publicly apologise to the monarch.
The monarch also ordered that shops at Mojere market be reopened but warned the traders against causing any crisis over the leadership of the market until Akure traditional chiefs had resolved the matter.
He assured the Igbo people that their interest would be taken care of in the market.
Oba Aladetoyinbo appreciated the state government for its intervention as well as Akure youths and elders for their peaceful disposition towards the crisis.
According to him, the disputed title of Eze Ndigbo would be considered at the meeting of the state Council of Obas scheduled to hold next week.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Mr. Ikechukwu Anoliefo, said the Igbo people had found Akure hospitable and they had been living in the ancient town for over 100 years.
Anoliefo appealed to the Deji to forgive their errors, promising that such action would not repeat itself.
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