‘Gov Okpebholo’s restoration of my statutory rights devastating on our detractors’ – Oba of Benin

‘Gov Okpebholo’s restoration of my statutory rights devastating on our detractors’ – Oba of Benin

 The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has described the
restoration of his full statutory rights by Governor Monday Okpebholo as
‘devastating on our detractors’.

 

The Oba also described the abolition
of the newly created traditional councils in Edo South senatorial district by
the immediate past government of Godwin Obaseki as “joyous to our friends, and
marvelous in the eyes of the Almighty God”.

 

The Benin monarch in a letter of appreciation to Governor
Monday Okpebholo, dated November 27, 2024, also hailed the incumbent state
government for the withdrawal of the letter revoking the concession of Oba
Akenzua II Cultural Centre in Benin and other issues of concern by the Governor
Obaseki’s administration.

 

The letter was signed by prominent Palace Chiefs, including
Norense Ozigbo-Esere (Osuma of Benin), Edionwe Oliha (Oliha of Benin), Stanley
Obamwonyi (Esere of Benin), Osaro Idah (Obazelu of Benin), among others.

 

Osaigbovo Iguobaro, the Chief Press Secretary to the Oba,
who made the statement available to newsmen in Benin City, said the palace
thanked the state government for restoring the Oba of Benin’s full statutory
rights.

 

Part of the letter reads: “We deeply thank your Excellency
for deeming it fit and necessary to restore the full Statutory Rights of the
Oba of Benin, for respecting the rights and privileges of the Omo N’Oba as the
only Traditional Ruler of Benin Kingdom in Edo South Senatorial District and
custodian of the rich-cultural heritage.

 

“This action of Your Excellency, which is coming barely two
weeks into your administration, is very well applauded. It is devastating on
our detractors. It’s joyous to our friends, and marvelous in the eyes of the
Almighty God.

 

“The Omo N’Oba prays for God Almighty to continue to
strengthen and guide your Excellency as you continue to bring about a
meaningful and robust transformation of Edo State.”

 

The Benin monarch opined that God brought Governor Okpebholo
to sanitise Edo State.

 

Recall that the previous administration of Godwin Obaseki
had withdrawn Oba of Benin’s statutory rights following the creation of
parallel Benin Traditional Councils (BTCs) across the seven Local Government
Areas in Edo South Senatorial District of the State amid uprising by suspended
Enigie (Benin Dukes), accused of spearheading rebellion against Benin monarchy.

Source: ‘Gov Okpebholo’s restoration of my statutory rights devastating on our detractors’ – Oba of Benin

 - NigerianEye
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