I listened to the paramount ruler of Somolu and Bariga, Oba Gbolahan Timson, the other day, as he eloquently expressed support for Sunday Igboho, and as he foreclosed the idea of Yorubas continuing with the Nigerian entity. The Oba called it a war of independence (ija’gbara in Yoruba language). But he then launched into deep history (especially of Lisabi and the Egbas, who placed a curse on the Yorubas according to him, for treachery). The story, as told by the Oba was that the Oyos used to oppress the Egbas and Lisabi (just as Igboho has done) rose in their defense. As…
