The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, has banned the title of ‘Eze Ndi Igbo’ in the city and he has ordered it to be reviewed and replaced with a non-controversial honorary title. The first-class king disclosed this when he had a meeting with the leader of the Igbo community in the city, Mr. Gregory Iloehike. Oba Aladelusi further said the condition must be met before Igbo traders in the city would be allowed to continue operating their businesses in the community. For Oba Aladelusi, other conditions that the dethroned Eze must meet include tendering an unreserved apology in at least three national dailies as well as go to broadcast stations. He has also been ordered to write a letter of apology to the monarch and the Deji-in-Council. Oba Aladelusi also directed that the Igbo leader should stop wearing any form of crown and must comply with all the directives of the palace.
