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Asari Dokubo, the former Niger Delta militant leader, has condemned the claim by the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, that the Bini people founded Lagos.
In a video shared by the Yoruba Nation on X, formerly Twitter, the Ijaw man said the fact that some people attacked a place or conquered a particular region does not mean they are the real founders and owners of such a place.
The freedom fighter described the claim by the Oba of Benin as “historical parasitism”, adding that it did not have any place in history as such a claim was a sign of lack of intelligence.
How Nigerians react to Asari Dokubo’s comment on Oba of Benin’s claim
Some Nigerians have taken to the comment section to express their reactions. Below are some of their comments:
Felix Olusola Abayomi said:
“All these. I blame the British. They messed up Nigeria. If you know how far Benin is from Lagos, you will agree with Asari.”
Abraham Great posited:
“The lack of historical documentation contributes largely to what the Yorubas are facing. We should now do better to document, research and put the record straight.”You can see why and how Russia could not outran Ukraine easily; because Ukraine know their Land and their history. The country existed before Russia. So most of the land claims were land-grabbed. The ambiguous situation of Crimea is only as complicated as the politics involved.”Every region needs a huge research centre. Thanks to Afdb for investment in the Knowledge zone on Ekiti. We need to learn.”
