Lagos Links Controversy On Eze Ndigbo Titles To April Fool Prank

The Lagos State government has debunked news reports that it has abolished all Eze Ndigbo titles in the state, describing the reports as an “April fool” prank.

The clarification came following viral reports on social media on Saturday that the state government has abolished Eze Ndigbo titles in Lagos.

This came on the arrest of Eze Ndigbo, Ajao Estate of the state after he purportedly released a video message calling in which he threatened that the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, would be invited to Lagos for the protection of Igbo properties, especially, in markets across the state.

Recall that IPOB after being proscribed by a court was designated as a terrorist group.

However, the Eze Ndigbo, Ajao Estate, in his response to the ethnic clashes that recently surfaced following the 2023 General Election said:

“We will invite IPOB terrorism to Lagos to protect our properties in Lagos and combat anyone against us. Let my voice go viral.”

Meanwhile, reacting to the news of the abolishment of Nze Ndigbo titles in the state, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, debunked it.

Omotoso simply said, “It seems like April fool. Let’s ignore now.”

Meanwhile, the reports going on social media read: “Lagos State Government, LASG abolishes all Eze Ndigbo titles in the State with immediate effect, warns all Lagos State Local Government Chairmen to be at alert.”

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