'Lagos does not belong to Benins' - Confusion as Balogun Eko counters Oba of Benin claims in viral video

The Balogun of Eko Abisoye Oyeyemi Oshodi says Lagos State was founded by his ancestor Prince Ado, the son of the first Oba of Benin.

His claim is in reaction to comments made by the Oba of Benin who said according to history, Prince Ado left the Benin Kingdom in the 15th century and established a settlement on the island of Lagos which later became the capital of the state.

He added that Lagos and Benin share a common heritage and culture, and urged the people to preserve their identity and values.

The Oba Ewuare II paid a visit to the Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the Lagos House, Marina.

The claims by the Oba of Benin didn't sit down well with state actors who took social media to react.

Reacting to the matter, Balogun Eko, in a video shared by @omolisabi1 on his X page, gave his account of the real history of Lagos state.

He said: "With all due respect to the Oba of Benin, Sir may you live long. Point of correction sir, Lagos was never founded by the Benin. "I'm glad that you said some parts of Lagos not all the entire Lagos.

Yes you are right; your ancestors settled on a small Island that was called Eko then before the creation of Lagos. And on this very Island, they never created it, the island has been there before the arrival of your ancestors.

"Your ancestors only came and forcefully imposed a taxation system on transit with the traders on the land called Iganran, Ilu Iganran Whatever that means in Benin I do not know but there have been other tribes on the island before the creation of Lagos."

The Balogun of Eko Abisoye Oyeyemi Oshodi responded to Oba of Benin and educated him about the history of Lagos. And advise About history pic.twitter.com/prQ5ArFTli

— Ààrẹ Ayọ̀dèjì (@omolisabi1) November 27, 2023