Istoped by to see what is new but nothing much for now I guess so.
I wish to condole every one of you over there on the death of our EZE. EZE ANYANKA was so nice a person and a peace loving man. During my diffcult days in the hand of ABACHA he took it upon himself to be writing the authorities every month despite his ill health pleading for my early release. I will miss him HE WAS A FATHER TO ME.
I had a nicetime the other day with Peter and it was such a wonderful feeling seeing that my brother after a period. We seized that little time though to discuss vital issues concerning our community. Frankly speaking,much as I admire you guys alot for your love for the community and your frequent visits back home despite the wonderful life available in the USA, however I wish to add that you are completely misunderstood by the older generation of our community. On a number of occassion, I have sat down with cajy awauja,and others to discuss this issue and at the end it is still same feeling of disappointment we have against this certain set of peole in our community who even got a chieftancy title AT NO CONTRIBUTION WHATSOEVER TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMUNITY. NO APOLOGIES WHATSOEVER. I have decided to address the okpofe union in Lagos on some vital issues immediately after the burial of our dear eze and I will surely update you guys.
I just hope that wainnocent will not file a suit against me for using too much space; anyway even if he does i will handle him.
Look, I love you guys alot. I PRAY FOR YOUR INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS. GODBLESS YOU ALL.
Jude- you have a genuine concern, and this is truly the right forum to address issues like this. I am glad you stopped by to contribute your opinion in this Town Hall, and please note that I have enough space to accommodate you. I was going to shut down this aspect of the website but when Cajy published his message a few weeks ago, he saved the Hall.
As for the way you referred to me as wa- Inno, if not for your mother- Daa Ugbomma, I would have piwashiala gi onu.
Would you be attending the Eze's burial? He was evidently a good Royal Father and therefore deserves the presence of strong Okpofe sons like you at his funeral.
Prince Jude, I was just wondering what your take is as it relates to OIU Lagos branch stand when it comes to Eze's burial? Well, I do not mean to forget the OIU Ikeja branch, but all of you are the same Okpofe in Lagos anyway, so whoever chooses to reply the forum is acceptable to me.
I know that you guys are planning a big lauching this October and ODA members are all invited. With the look of things and with the way you guys handled Eze's burial, I doubt that you guys will get our support. Sorry, I was just speaking for myself but I know some people are feeling the same way that I feel too.
Again, I am not trying to start war here but I wonder why OIU Lagos branch has been keeping quiet on issues that is confronting Okpofe. OIU Lagos branch has been the main pillar and contributor towards home issues, but somewhere along the borderline you guys are now shying away from issues. Hey! you can correct me anywhere you found me wanting.
For some reasons I cannot understand i did not see your response. I was just loging in to see if there is any current issue concerning our wonderful town and here it is your response.
I do not know if the what happened during and after Ezes burial has been taken by event, I HOPE NOT BECAUSE TRADITION DEMANDS THAT WE MOURN OUR DEAR EZE TILL ONE YEAR. Paul, you know Eze was a father to me, at a very young age he recognized me with a Merit Certificate and never failed to petition the government for my release while I was in detention. Ofcourse, my position was very clear - A BEFITING BURIAL and i did my very best with our brothers like, Cajy and the current Chairman Lagos Branch to ensure that. In the village on the day of the burial proper, it was a carnival like ceremoney and at the end were all happy. AS A PROMINENT SON IN USA, WHY DID YOU PEOPLE NOT SEND YOUR CONTRIBUTION.
Yes, we gave you guys invitation during the lunching of the proposed Town Hall but for reasons uptil now we cannot understand we did not get your support. Yes there are alot of understand issues which ODU lagos branch is suppose to sparehead to final resolution but we will get there soonest. We are very mindful of our elders and as such, those controversial issues should be handled with extreme care so that at the end of the day we still remain brothers and respectful younger brothers. We cannot do without you guys support over there, so my plead for your kind co-operation and understand always on such matters we fell short of your expectation.
Love you all. Pee i trust you are doing well, regars ok .
Eze Oha 1's Burial - I must be missing something!!!
November 22 2005, 12:36 AM
Prince Jude,
I just decided to cut and paste this comment of yours and demand that you go through it and confirm that you still stand by it.
"Ofcourse, my position was very clear - A BEFITING BURIAL and i did my very best with our brothers like, Cajy and the current Chairman Lagos Branch to ensure that. In the village on the day of the burial proper, it was a carnival like ceremoney and at the end were all happy. AS A PROMINENT SON IN USA, WHY DID YOU PEOPLE NOT SEND YOUR CONTRIBUTION".
Well, if you still stand by your comments as it relates to Eze Oha 1's burial, then you might be misinformed. Let me ask you one question: did you visit home during the burial? If not, then you are just like me, however, I am better informed by our delegates. ODA sent 3 people home to represent us during the burial. In spite of all local politics, the delegates did what they had to do towards the burial and made Okpofe proud.
ODA is a big fan of Eze Oha 1 because he is a peaceful man. We did what we believe is right for the Eze's family and for Okpofe in General. If it is possible, check with Cajy black, our future Eze to debrief you on what really happened.
Concerning the Lagos OIU launching, it should be clear to you that ODA and OIU Lagos branch are not in good terms. You guys don't regard us as brothers and have never welcomed any of our ideas no matter how good it might be or bad it is. Why all of a sudden, you believe ODA will support you guys during your launching? He laughs....
Anyway, we have spoken at length with Cajy on this and we are working towards normalizing bilateral relations where possible with you guys. Okpofe is not owned by anyone and we have to live as brothers. As you know, we will not do anything that will jeopardize you guys interest but it is about time you guys start helping us and Okpofe in general. Anyway, I don't think it is too late for us to support the launching. Our support will be coming and it will take time to come.
Please note: we are watching you guys especially on the up coming OIU Home and Abroad election in December. No ODA person will be coming home, therefore, the ball is at OIU Lagos branch to help conduct a free and fair election. Assuming the election will hold, what ODA is praying for is for good executive that will be open and fair in all their dealings. An executive that will come up with projects and annual budget that will help move Okpofe forward. A clear and concise means on how each branch will support the budget and help fund the projects.
I am not in anyway condemning the present or past executives, rather to say the new ones should be dynamic and agressive. The new executive should try and bring all the braches together and not to ignore any branch. They should see ODA as their sons like other branches and not as rebels. We want to help, but people back home hate our guts, they hate our ideas, and they can't stand our good and honest attitude. We are not arrogant as some people claim but want plain justice, period. Obviously, this 2006 should be the year for CHANGE from all branches.
Let me stop for now till next time. Again, my write-ups should not be misconstrude or misunderstood by anyone. I have no ill feelings about anyone and do not have control over peoples' judgment. I just have to air my opinions and it should be seen as such. I hope the readers of this website should see it that way. I am just having fun....
Elder Inno is trying to control our forum before people start going crazy thinking that someone is out there to get them. I love everyone... but I am not scared to say the truth. Do you know what? The truth must prevail anyway.
May the soul of Eze Oha 1 of Okpofe Rest in Perfect Peace Amen.