Lagosians Oppose Transfer of Indigene Certificates, Cite Ancestral Rights Erosion

Lagos indigenes, represented by the De Renaiss Patriot Foundation (DRPF), are resisting the Lagos State government's plan to shift the issuance of indigene certificates from traditional institutions to the local government ministry. The DRPF argues that this move threatens ancestral rights, leads to political manipulation, and undermines the cultural validity of the certificates.

The group emphasizes the importance of traditional rulers and chieftaincies in verifying lineage and warns of potential conflicts and weakening of indigenous heritage. The issue raises concerns about the preservation of indigenous identity and cultural heritage in Lagos.