The Edo State Government has withdrawn a letter earlier issued on the Oba of Benin, saying it was issued in error.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, Julius Ihonvbere, dated May 25, 2016, the government said: “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.
“The government will, in due course, issue a fresh letter on the installation of the Edaiken N’Uselu, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, as the Oba of Benin, in line with the age-long succession tradition of the Benin Kingdom and in line with Section 19 (1) of the Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Law, 1979 (as amended) and by virtue of all other laws enabling it in that behalf, after all necessary traditional rites are concluded.”
Mr. Ihonvebere had on Tuesday circulated a letter approving the appointment of Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa as the Oba of Benin, with effect from April 29, 2016.
In the letter dated May 24, Mr. Ihonvbere, had said, “It is hereby notified for general information that in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 19 (1) of the Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Law, 1979 (as amended) and by virtue of all other laws enabling it in that behalf, the Executive Council of the Edo State Government of Nigeria has approved the appointment of His Royal Highness Edaiken N’Uselu, Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa as the Oba of Benin, with effect from 29th day of April, 2016.”

http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/204053-edo-govt-withdraws-letter-approving-new-oba-benin.html

Lalasticlala here comes the rebuttal.

I wasted nearly an hour this morning lecturing people on Bini/Edo culture.
The facts are:
Oshiomhole can't appoint the Oba of Benin, it is hereditary, it's a birthright different from the Oni of Ife, the Sultan of Sokoto or the Emir of Kano.

Eheneden Erediauwa becomes Oba at the death of his father, no other person can occupy that position as long as he is alive.
If Eheneden dies today, his first son even if he is an infant would be the Oba, regents would then steer him till he is old enough to take over.

People can say whatever they like.


The Governor can't appoint the Oba --YES

But he has to officially approve and acknowledge it.

Even the emir sanusi got an appointment letter from his governor.
That's the only way the Government can recognize them officially.
Ordinarily our constitution has no place for traditional rulers




.

The throne of the Oba of Bini is not subject to the approval or discretion of even the President talk less of a governor under the Oba's realm.


This is the only surviving dynasty left in Africa and it dates back to a bloodline centuries before Nigeria or Edo state came into existence.

For one unionist scammer to have the audacity to declare the living heir apparent to his claims to his forefathers throne is a abomination upon itself.

Oshiomole must sacrifice Iara to appease the gods and ancestors of the revered Bini Kingdom for his sacrilegious claims of authorising a new Oba for the Kingdom of Bini and her peoples.

VulgarVulvas:
The throne o the Oba of Bini is not subject to the approval or discretion of even the President talk less of a governor under the Oba's realm.


This is the only surviving dynasty left in Africa and it dates back to a bloodline centuries before Nigeria or Edo state came into existence.

For one unionist scammer to have the audacity to declare the living heir apparent to his claims to his forefathers throne is a abomination upon itself.

Oshiomole must sacrifice Iara to appease the gods and ancestors of the revered Bini Kingdom for his sacrilegious claims of authorising a new Oba for the Kingdom of Bini and her peoples.

what people don't know is Edo people don't joke with their oba no matter what the constitution says,as the famous say goes "the voice of the people is the voice of god".

dukie25:
@OP royallord1
Here's the link to your story, add it to your post.


http://www.dailynigerianews.com/2016/05/25/edo-retracts-letter-announcing-appointment-of-new-oba-of-benin-says-it-was-issued-in-error/

thanks bro....

royallord1:


thanks bro.... but why is ur Godgay

No wahala, you even got a better link.

dukie25:

No wahala, you even got a better link.

royallord1:

guy edit that stuff you quoted me saying.... network error

Refresh the page, already edited.

lalasticlala

I think it all happens as a typo errors. I might be wrong though.

Where are the noisemakers who were spewing poo in the previous thread? Note, Bini traditional institution is far more advanced, well-structured than your country Nigeria. There is no single drop of political permutation about who succeeds the Oba in Bini Kingdom. It's a divine right of the first son of the Oba. Deal with with it!

Cc: Demmdemm, 2n2k, neocortex, orlandoOwoh...

The finishing on the leather seat this dude is sitting is very poor,that is a major problem with artisans in Nigeria,they never take their time to do anything well

before benin people use curse scatter you brain una quickly retract una statement

Joel3:
I think it all happens as a typo errors. I might be wrong though.

yea... sure..

Wasterners and Abokkis will be sad at this news oooo.. They were already masturbating over the other one this morning... Kiekie

just passingby

VulgarVulvas:
The throne o the Oba of Bini is not subject to the approval or discretion of even the President talk less of a governor under the Oba's realm.


This is the only surviving dynasty left in Africa and it dates back to a bloodline centuries before Nigeria or Edo state came into existence.

For one unionist scammer to have the audacity to declare the living heir apparent to his claims to his forefathers throne is a abomination upon itself.

Oshiomole must sacrifice Iara to appease the gods and ancestors of the revered Bini Kingdom for his sacrilegious claims of authorising a new Oba for the Kingdom of Bini and her peoples.

Blood of Satan

Mm

I could not believe what I read yesterday from the Governor's Office purportedly APPROVING the APPOINTMENT of an Oba of Benin.

Hmmmm

This guy no fit travel again oooooh
He will just be banging all the whole ladies in the palace anyhow but can't travel again

Smart move. Oshiomole acted fast and decisively in a move that has politics written all over it. He wouldn't want to loose the goodwill of the bini people in the days leading up to the polls

I was shocked myself

T

U don't have the power to appoint oba

royallord1:
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, Julius Ihonvbere, dated May 25, 2016, the government said: “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.
“The government will, in due course, issue a fresh letter on the installation of the Edaiken N’Uselu, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, as the Oba of Benin, in line with the age-long succession tradition of the Benin Kingdom and in line with Section 19 (1) of the Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Law, 1979 (as amended) and by virtue of all other laws enabling it in that behalf, after all necessary traditional rites are concluded.”
Mr. Ihonvebere had on Tuesday circulated a letter approving the appointment of Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa as the Oba of Benin, with effect from April 29, 2016.
In the letter dated May 24, Mr. Ihonvbere, had said, “It is hereby notified for general information that in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 19 (1) of the Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Law, 1979 (as amended) and by virtue of all other laws enabling it in that behalf, the Executive Council of the Edo State Government of Nigeria has approved the appointment of His Royal Highness Edaiken N’Uselu, Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa as the Oba of Benin, with effect from 29th day of April, 2016.”

http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/204053-edo-govt-withdraws-letter-approving-new-oba-benin.html

...i have long know OSHIOMOLE to be a confused man right from ADAM.

Cool didn't he know before?