Igbo shop for new leader in Ondo

Igbo in Akure, the Ondo Statecapital are in the process of searching for a possible replacement for the Eze Ndigbo of the state following the dethronement of Sir Gregory Iloehike by the Deji of Akure, Oba Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo.

The Deji of Akure had during a meeting with the state governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko called for the abolition of Eze Ndigbo title in his domain after he had alleged Sir Iloehike of insubordination and disrespect to his authorities.

Oba Aladetoyinbo also directed Igbo leaders in Akure and the state at large to appoint a new leader to replace Iloehike. It was however gathered that some Igbo leaders have begun to search for a new leader in the state, just as they had sent emissary to the Deji of Akure.

The Deji of Akure has also warned that the new Igbo leader will not be allowed to wear beaded crown and other regalia.The situation, it was gathered has caused division within the

Ohaneze Ndigbo in the state, with some  still pledging their loyalty to the dethroned leader and  some others backing the call for his replacement.