The Igbo in Akure, the Ondo State capital, are trying to reconcile with the Deji of Akure, Oba Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo, due to misunderstanding which led the Igbo to close down their businesses in the major markets in the state capital.

It will be recalled that the monarch had accused the Eze Ndigbo, Sir Gregory Iloehike, of insubordination and lack of respect for his authority. But Iloehike while reacting to the issue denied the allegation, saying he couldn’t be arrogant to the tribe that has accommodated his tribe for over many decades ago.

In a meeting of held at the palace of the Eze Ndigbo in Akure, the President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo in the state, Chief Okechukwu Okorie, said the Igbo respect the Deji and would not do anything against his wish.

He described the Igbo in the state as peace loving people, adding that the Ohaneze Ndigbo has started reconciliatory moves with the Deji and palace chiefs to ensure peaceful co-existence and harmonious between the Yoruba and Igbo in the town.

He said: “The Igbo are law abiding and we remain good subjects of the Deji of Akure. We can never warn the Deji on any issue, rather he is in position to warn us.

“The Deji is our father and we are his children. Whatever he wants is our wish and we shall continue to obey his directives.”

Okorie, who hinted CEOAfrica said efforts are on top gear to reconcile with the traditional ruler. He therefore urged the monarch to forgive those who might have offended him, adding that the Igbo would continue to maintain the peace in the state.