The Edo State Government has withdrawn a letter earlier issued on the Oba of Benin, saying it was issued in error.

In a retraction signed by the Secretary to State Government, Prof Julius Ihonvbere, dated May 25, 2016, the government stated: “In deference to the revered age-long tradition and respect for the sensibilities of the people of the great Benin Kingdom, the Government of Edo State hereby withdraws a letter issued on 24th May 2016 entitled: “Appointment of His Royal Highness Edaiken N’Uselu, Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa as the Oba of Benin”

“The said letter was issued in error as the rites of passage of His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba of Benin are still on.

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/05/edo-govt-withdraws-letter-oba-benin/

We in Edo respect our tradition. Kings in Edo are born not made. Here is not an Hausa or Yoruba land where a mere governor can remove and appoint a traditional ruler.

We are proud of our culture.

Wonderful! The Ssg should have known better, that the State Government only effect the hereditary selection not APPOINT.

Yeye dey smell

NextGovernor:
We in Edo respect our tradition. Kings in Edo are born not made. [s]Here is not an Hausa or Yoruba land where a mere governor can remove and appoint a traditional ruler. [/s]

We are proud of our culture.

I support you.

OBA GHA TO KPE RE!!!

Obór novbôkha mugbokuta uhun omwuenyan!
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Oba biô'Oba................Oba ghatò okperé, Ise.

WHERE ARE ALL THE YORUBA AND HAUSA PEOPLE RUNNING THEIR MOUTH IN THE EARLIER APPOINTMENT STORY ? COME OUT OF YOUR HOLES ! THE GOVERNOR HAS CRAWLED BACK INTO HIS OWN HOLE

Sijo01:
Obór novbôkha mugbokuta uhun omwuenyan!
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Oba biô'Oba................Oba ghatò okperé, Ise.

Hehe. PDP has a chance to cast aspersions on the APC and Oshiomole in Edo State for this monumental blunder. Honestly, I think APC has just eroded itself of some Bini support.