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 Business › Benin Ekiosa Market Fire: Thieves Return Stolen Items by eseosa77(op): 10:33am On Dec 25, 2019 |
Two days after fire razed Ekiosa (Osa Market) in Benin City, thieves have started returning items they stole from the market.Source: https://www.google.com/amp/s/thenationonlineng.net/ekiosa-fire-thieves-return-stolen-items/amp/ 12 Likes 2 Shares
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| Business › Benin Ekiosa Fire: Thieves Return Stolen Items by eseosa77(op): 10:24am On Dec 25, 2019 |
By Osagie Otabor, Benin Two days after fire razed Ekiosa (Osa Market) in Benin City, thieves have started returning items they stole from the market. It was a reminiscence of the 2004 Oba Market fire incident where thieves returned stolen items from the market after Ayelala priests visited the market. Ekiosa was gutted by fire on Sunday afternoon and thieves had a field day breaking into shops and looting items. On Monday, the market leaders invited Ayelala worshipers to place curses on those who caused the fire and thieves that stole items at the market. The Aiyelala worshippers, clad in red attires, walked round the market with a cock cursing those responsible and the thieves. Addressing a delegation of the Benin monarch Omo N’Oba Ewuare II, Edo State President of Market Women Association, Mrs. Blacky Ogiamien, said the thieves have started the stolen goods after the deadly curse. Blacky said several items ranging from bags of rice, roll of wrappers, cartons and gallons of grand nut oil, goats and others have been dumped at different places beside the market square. Besides returning the stolen items to the market square, some persons opted to return items to the Oba Palace. Sources at the palace said those that returned items claimed that they seized them from people that stole them from the market. Blacky stated that the invitation of the dreaded juju priests (Ayelala group) was to prevent future fire incidents at markets in the state. “They have started returning our stolen goods as we invited Ayelala people to place curse on those behind the series of pains being inflicted on market women and other traders in the state “Those who are putting fire on our asset in the state and those using the opportunity to steal our goods in the market would not longer be free this time.” One of the affected traders whose goods have been returned, Mr Gentle Imuetinyan Usoh, said the invitation of juju priests was appreciable, stressing that more of their stolen goods would be recovered in no distance time. “Since Ayelala was called into this market fire incident early today, we have started getting back some some of our stolen goods “Many of my goods which I thought were burnt by the fire have been brought to the side of the market today. I still believe that our other goods would be fully recovered,” Usoh said https://thenationonlineng.net/ekiosa-fire-thieves-return-stolen-items/
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| Politics › Edo APC Crisis: I'm Ready For Reconciliation, Oshiomhole Begs by eseosa77(op): 12:17pm On Nov 29, 2019 |
SHOW OF SHAME AS OSHIOMHOLE'S APC SOUTH SOUTH MEETING FLOPS.... ....I'm ready for reconciliation, Oshiomhole begs, as leaders and stakeholders boycotts meeting... Failure is an orphan and no one wants to be associated with one and this could best explain the outcome of the APC South South stakeholders meeting called by the embattled National Chairman of the APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole yesterday as members, leaders and top APC chieftains shunned the parley much to the chagrin and disappointment of the National Chairman and his co-travellers in the EPM. The meeting which held at the office of the National Chairman could best be described as a monumental flop as it saw the presence of political paperweights and rejected members of the renegade Edo Political Movement (EPM) who like beaten chickens drenched in the rain of political onslaught sneaked into the meeting and who were expecting to see a sea of heads were left disillusioned and crest fallen as the meeting which was supposed to be a zonal meeting of APC leaders was reduced to a gathering of EPM loyalists whose political future in Edo state stares at political oblivion. Save the presence of the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo Agege, notable leaders from the zone such as the Edo state Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, SSA to the President, Ita Enang, Senator Alimekhena, and State party chairmen from the zone were remarkably absent, leaving observers to ask probing questions on what would have made leaders shun the meeting. With rejection staring him in the face, the National Chairman of the APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole who had experienced similar rejection a few days earlier at the Progressive Governors' meeting in Jos, Plateau State had to eat the humble pie by pleading with the few persons present that he was ready for genuine reconciliation and make concessions in the interest of the party as regards the Edo state gubernatorial election next year which is contrary to his earlier hostile stance of being confrontational and unyielding much to the disappointment of the few EPM members present. In his own submission, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator James Ovie Omo Agege appealed to all members of the APC in the zone to forgive the National Chairman of the APC for his misdemeanors over the last few months and support him in his quest to reposition the party. The reasons for the boycott of the zonal parley by leaders of the party from the zone might not be unconnected with the lingering crisis between the National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and the Edo state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki with regard to the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Edo state in 2020 and the absence of major zonal leaders of the party meant that the National Chairman failed to get the necessary vote of confidence from his zone which further heightens the pressure on him to step down as National Chairman of the party.. With this major setback suffered by the National Chairman of the APC, it means the days of the dictatorial rule of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole as National Chairman of the party are numbered as he battles to save his job. 1 Like
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| Politics › Re: Aguebor Humanitarianism by eseosa77(m): 10:52am On Jul 26, 2019 |
waaaaaaar start  |
| Politics › Re: Idahagbon: APC Will Hire Best Musician To Celebrate Obaseki’s Exit by eseosa77(m): 9:15am On May 25, 2019 |
saintgp:They are already divide with most of them now loyal to the governor. 3 Likes |
| Politics › Re: Idahagbon: APC Will Hire Best Musician To Celebrate Obaseki’s Exit by eseosa77(m): 9:13am On May 25, 2019 |
Edo is politically sofisticated that they don't vote along party line but individual.Apc lost the Presidential election in Edo state because of Buhari factor.That name Buhari here is synonymous with hunger, suffering and hardship.Apc won the 24 House of assembly seat due to Obaseki factor.They said the votes is to pay Obaseki for his good works and to continue on the good works. I tell you, if Apc treats Obaseki like Ambode....... na sorry be there new name and Edo people will so punish Apc at the poll. 33 Likes 5 Shares |
| Politics › Re: Idahagbon: APC Will Hire Best Musician To Celebrate Obaseki’s Exit by eseosa77(m): 9:05am On May 25, 2019 |
Am form Edo state, I bet you the people and the masses are fully behind Obaseki.If Apc tries the Ambode treatment with Obaseke, Apc would be a forgeten party here. 33 Likes 2 Shares |
| Politics › Re: The Outcome Of The Emergency Meeting Of APC NWC On The Supreme court by eseosa77(m): 8:41am On May 25, 2019 |
They would still not learn |
| Politics › Re: INEC And Its ’empty’ Server! by eseosa77(m): 8:03pm On May 03, 2019 |
Inec has a lot to explain. 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: Rerun: Kano Supplementary Governorship Election (Live Updates, Results) by eseosa77(m): 8:19pm On Mar 23, 2019 |
He may have added what pdp has scored so far including today's election. fairfora: |
| Health › Re: Chinese Doctor Ling Zhipei Performs Remote Brain Surgery On Patient 3,000km Away by eseosa77(m): 6:55pm On Mar 18, 2019 |
HOW? 2 Likes |
| Politics › Re: Bauchi Governor Runs To Buhari Over Inec's Decision To Declare Election Results by eseosa77(m): 6:49pm On Mar 18, 2019 |
If you like run to the devil,he cannot save you |
| Politics › Re: Atiku Narrowly Wins Edo State With 7849 Votes by eseosa77(m): 9:15am On Feb 26, 2019 |
garfield1:dont believe thi result it was doctored. Edo south alone is more than 15k difference not to talk of edo central. |
| Politics › Re: Atiku Narrowly Wins Edo State With 7849 Votes by eseosa77(m): 9:12am On Feb 26, 2019 |
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| Politics › Re: Thugs Attack INEC Collation Center In Edo, Destroy Election Materials by eseosa77(m): 8:12pm On Feb 24, 2019 |
[shut up your mouth.You are not in Benin city so fo say whst you dont know.We were all chased out by gun wielding mobile police men brought in by Apc candidate to purposely disruot the colation of results in western boy high school near ramat park.Pdp has overwhemingly won Oredo,Ikpoba okha and Egor local Govt respectively.Having discovered he has lost to pdp candidate in Egor local and ikpoba okha local govt to the pdp candidate,the now resoted to bringing thugs to disrupt the process.Mean while oshiomhole and the apc cohurt wants to manipulate and inflate the result in favour of Apc.We are still here standing our groud the the will of the people must prevail. quote author=BubuZombi post=76081865]PDP at work... Thank God we have the figures of most of the polling units in the state. No Room For An Evil Party Like PDD In Edo State[/quote] 2 Likes |
| Politics › Vp Debate: Peter Obi Insists On Statistical Data, Provides Sources by eseosa77(op): 12:22pm On Dec 18, 2018 |
Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Peter Obi has insisted that the statistical data he reeled out during the Saturday, December 15 Vice Presidential debate were accurate, as he obtained them from competent sources. Peter Obi Obi has been greeted with outright criticism from some Nigerians, who claimed that most of the statistical data he reeled out during the debate were not correct and overblown in most cases. Obi’s Media Adviser, Mr. Valentine Obienyem, in a statement on Monday, called on Nigerians to disregard those going about debunking, as incorrect, the data used by the former Governor of Anambra State to support his points during the 2018 Vice Presidential debate. Obienyem said that engaging in what he called “statistical fallacy” was a mark of persons without honour and insisted that Obi did not do so during the debate as, “the sources of all the facts and statistics he put forward could easily be verified.” In the statement made available to journalists, Obienyem itemised all the points that Obi made during the debate and gave the source of Obi’s data, which he challenged those doubting their authenticity to verify. Part of the statement read: “During the debate, Obi said that Nigeria used over 50% of her revenue to service debt. This can be verified from DMO’s 2017 reports on Nigeria’s debt stock and total debt service. Obi said the country’s total debt stock was N22.7 trillion, about USD80 billion. This can be verified from DMO’s June 2018 report on Nigeria’s debt stock. Obi said that Mexico’s GDP was over USD1 trillion and its GDP per capita was over USD8,000 This can be verified from World Bank report on: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.KD?locations=MX&view=chart). Obi said that South Africa’s stock market capitalization was USD900 billion. This can be verified from Stock Market Clock (https://www.stockmarketclock.com/exchanges/jse). Obi said that Nigerian bank loans is made up of 15% of GDP. This can be verified from the World Bank (source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/FD.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS?locations=NG&view=chart). Obi said that Nigeria had the highest number of the Poor at 87 million – growing by six persons per minute. This can be verified from Brookings Institute publication, ‘The start of a new poverty narrative” published by Homi Kharas, Kristofer Hamel, and Martin Hofer on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 (source: https://www.brookings.edu/blog/future-development/2018/06/19/the-start-of-a-new-poverty-narrative/). Obi said that Nigeria’s Human Development Index (HDI) ranking moved from 152 – 157. This can be verified from http://hdr.undp.org/sites/default/files/2018_human_development_statistical_update.pdf ). Obi said that the Misery Index in Nigeria worsened. This can be verified from https://www.cato.org/publications/commentary/hankes-annual-misery-index-worlds-saddest-happiest-countries). Obi said that the FG budgeted N340 billion on health and paid over N1 trillion on PMS subsidy. Education budget was about N400 billion. This can be verified from https://punchng.com/subsidy-on-petrol-hits-n1-4tn-per-year-says-fg/. Obi said that the ease of doing business ranking was currently at 146. This can be verified from http://www.worldbank.org/content/dam/doingBusiness/media/Annual-Reports/English/DB2019-report_web-version.pdf). Obi said that China created 7.2 million jobs within first 6 months in 2018. This can be verified from http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201809/17/WS5b9f2aeda31033b4f46566bb.html). source; https://newsflash247.com.ng/2018/12/18/vp-debate-peter-obi-insists-on-statistical-data-provides-sources/
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| Crime › Re: How God Rescued My Younger Sister From Ritualists by eseosa77(m): 5:41pm On Oct 21, 2018 |
freshkpomo:She was very lucky.Thank God for her. My younger sister fell victim 5years ago when she took a vehicle at 1st junction by sakpoba road in Benin city,coming to my office she was abducted along side his 2yrs child.she was realized the following morning after an all nite spiritual battle held for her.According to her her presence caused serious problem for the ritualists that nite.they had no choice than to come and drop her off at the sapele rd bypass.Acording to her there were over 100 men and women including children in the captivity of the ritualists. 2 Likes |
| Politics › 2019: APC Aspirants Kick Against Consensus Option In Edo by eseosa77(op): 3:37pm On Sep 21, 2018 |
AS the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), commenced screening of aspirants yesterday ahead of its primaries, certain aspirants for the House of Representatives seats in Edo State have petitioned the national working committee of the party. The aspirants from Orhionmwon Local Government area are kicking against a consensus arrangement allegedly instigated by the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki to secure an automatic ticket for serving federal lawmakers from the State. Findings revealed that the APC Chapter of Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State had announced three returning lawmakers as consensus candidates. The list includes Patrick Aisowieren (Orhionmwon/Uhumwonde Federal Constituency), Nosayaba Okunbor (Orhionmwon East Constituency) and Roland Asoro (Orhionmwon South Constituency). But speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Thursday, one of the Edo State aspirants vying for Orhionmwon/Uhumwonde Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Adaze Wilson Imafidon described the move as fraudulent and illegal. Imafidon said the decision was in brazen disregard of the September 11, 2018 procedure for nominating candidates/conditions for consensus candidature issued by the APC National Working Committee and reaffirmed by the Edo State Chapter ahead of legislative primaries scheduled for next month. He said: “Recall that the National Working Committee in its directive/clarification on the procedure for nominating candidates stated that while consensus is provided for by the Party’s Constitution, the option is conditional. Consensus does not foreclose Direct or Indirect Primaries for all elective positions. The NWC stated clearly that consensus will apply when no other aspirant signifies interest for example through the purchase of nomination forms for the position in question. “As you can see, aspirants from Edo State, particularly the Orhionmwon/Uhumwonde axis are being screened, we are all very much in the race. How can a group of people converge in a room and tag themselves stakeholders excluding aspirants and announce automatic consensus candidacy for returning lawmakers? The decision is dead on arrival. We will surely resist this fraud and illegality. “Unpopular aspirants who have woefully represented us during their first term in the House of Representatives cannot hide under illegal consensus to retain their seat. The Edo electorate are not foolish, they demand quality representation at all levels. We must all go for primaries and test our acceptance and popularity. “We hereby draw the attention of the Party’s national leadership under the Chairmanship of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole to this fraud and illegality being perpetrated by the Orhiomwon Chapter of our great Party.”
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| Politics › Re: Dino Melaye Sings, Mocks Akpabio, As Saraki Visits Akwa Ibom (Video) by eseosa77(m): 12:27pm On Aug 18, 2018 |
93Miles:It is the blood of your family and generation that will flow for that to happen. |
| Politics › Political Tsunami Hits Edo South APC! by eseosa77(op): 9:27pm On Aug 15, 2018 |
The wind of defections blowing across the country has once again berthed in Edo State, the home state of the factional National chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole, as some notable members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC ) have dumped the party for the People's Democratic Party (PDP). The latest defectors from the party are Mrs. Lucy Omagbon, a former council chairperson, a top leader of the party, Mr. Lawrence Oboh as well as Mr. Harrison Omagbon with thousands of their supporters spread across the Edo South senatorial district. The latest defections are coming on the heels of a passionate appeal by a former Senior Political Adviser to the APC National Chairman, Mr. Charles Idahosa who called for restraints from members threatening to leave. Idahosa, who spoke in Benin had advised the party faithful to stay and resolve their differences instead of leaving for strangers and move in anger to the rival PDP. The former APC members in their separate speeches, agreed that the ruling party has failed Nigeria and left with no other choice than to quit and join the PDP. Mrs. Lucy Omagbon, who was also a one time Commissioner of Education, told the horde of supporters that she left the PDP for the APC because of problems within the ranks of the opposition party. She however added that it was ironical that the problems she met in the APC were a child's play compared to the monumental problems of the PDP. Amidst solidarity songs, Mrs Omagbon said that she was quitting with her supporters, and like the biblical prodigal son going back home to the PDP. She said: "When I left the PDP it was because of some problems but the problems in PDP are a child's play compared to that of the APC We have been holding meetings and consulting. "Today, we decided to leave the APC for the PDP. I am not decamping but only going back home." Oboh amplified Mrs. Omagbon, insisting that it was obvious that the ruling party was only out to inflict pains on ordinary Nigerians and its only achievement is the successful distribution or poverty to Nigerians. Present at the meeting were the PDP Edo governorship candidate in the 2016 election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, former Chairman of Oredo, and the State Vice Chairman, Edo South, Mr. Mike Ehima, the party state publicity secretary, Mr. Chris Nehikhare and a host of others. The question ones again remains, where is the Tsunami going to hit next? Chris Osa Nehikhare SPS PDP EDO STATE |
| Crime › Fulani Herds Men Captured With Arms By Vigilante Group In Edo State(photos) by eseosa77(op): 9:18am On Jan 29, 2018 |
These fulani herds men were captured with arms by brave vigilante group in Edo north senatorial district of Edo state over the weekend Photos
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| Culture › Re: Curtis Iredia Eidenogie, The Onogie Of Ubiaja Esanland, Edo. King At Age Of 4 by eseosa77(m): 9:27pm On Jan 13, 2018 |
[quote author=ChangeIsCostant post=64143296]Meet His Royal Majesty, Curtis Iredia Eidenogie (1), the Onogie of Ubiaja Esanland in Edo state who is argued to be the youngest king in the state. According to reports, the young king inherited the throne of his fathers at the age of 4. The young monarch turned a year older on Thursday, January 11 (yesterday) as he reportedly celebrated it in a low-key manner. Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/01/edo-youngest-king-curtis-iredia-eidenogie-1-the-onogie-of-ubiaja-esanland.html[/quote Point of correction please.He is not addressed as his royal majesty but his royal highness.We only have one Royal majesty in Edo state who is the person of the Oba of Benin.Again there is one Kingdom in Edo which is Benin kingdom.This guy you see here is an Enogie who oversees a dukedom,he can never beer addressed and a king or monarch. 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Jokes Etc › Meet "Junior",the Goat That Loves Drinking Beer by eseosa77(op): 7:49am On Jan 04, 2018 |
This goat no dey use eye see who carry beer bottle for had dey drink.Its either you give am drink or you self no go enjoy the drink |
| Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by eseosa77(m): 8:29pm On Dec 26, 2017 |
OmoOshodi:I love what you are doing sir,pls can I have your number so we can talk.there are a few things I would like to know from you.thanks.08055857141 is my number |
| Travel › Re: Nigerian Major Cities & The Year They Were Founded (Photos) by eseosa77(m): 8:41pm On Dec 01, 2017 |
evansjeff:Yes,Benin actually a country of its own.actuall the foundation of Benin predates 1180.Benin was only renamed my "oramiyan" in 1180,but Benin was formally called igodomigodo during the reign of ogiso of which obagodo or igodo was the first ogiso in 40BC. No wonder we are called the cradle of black civilization. |
| Politics › Re: Anti Ijaw Protest Going On In Benin!! by eseosa77(m): 8:41am On Dec 01, 2017 |
enomakos:@negibo can you give an answer to this question. |
| Politics › Re: Anti Ijaw Protest Going On In Benin!! by eseosa77(m): 8:32am On Dec 01, 2017 |
nengibo:This one that you are quoting and following every body like a he-goat.I trust my Oba we knows what he is capable of doing.He will not need to fight or go to war any one of you,but mark my words when the Ijaws go begin see and hear ween,na only them will carry their loads on their rickety canoe and start running in droves and not until they come and kneel and beg it shall not be well with them."OBA EI TIE EBO,ENIKARO OGUI NA"that an adage in Benin mean the Oba does not swear he only summon you to the ancestors. 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: Anti Ijaw Protest Going On In Benin!! by eseosa77(m): 11:00pm On Nov 30, 2017*. Modified: 11:15pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
To all the Ijaws ranting up and down.No one has ever asked or wonder why the OBA is quiet over this issue.wait until your useless pere is given Oyeregbulem treatment, only then you will understand that no one dare measure shoulder with the Omo n'Oba n'Edo and leave to tell the story.A word is enough for the wise.bookmark the page and when the time comes I will ask you people how (pere)market.I will also advice to go and read Oba and Uneme story. 1 Like 2 Shares |
| Politics › Re: Anti Ijaw Protest Going On In Benin!! by eseosa77(m): 9:14pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
Pvibe007:If the Ijaws are riverine people and they have a way of life that does not suit the Benin traditions and culture,please you people should pack your loads and leave.we Benins are not begging you people to stays 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Politics › Re: President Buhari Receives Oba Ewuare Of Benin In State House, Abuja (Photos) by eseosa77(m): 8:56pm On Nov 23, 2017 |
Evidenx:That guy you see wearing kito is called the scepter bearer. Even the kito wey the guy wear na because say he is going to see the president.Iin the palace,they don't wear shoes,they are savants,but they are settled financial and materially after the period of their servitude. 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Culture › Edo Central,north Monarchs Urge Dss,police To Arrest Ijaw Traditional Rulers by eseosa77(op): 7:53pm On Nov 22, 2017 |
Edo Central, North monarchs urge DSS, Police to arrest Ijaw traditional rulers TRADITIONAL rulers from Edo Central and North senatorial district of Edo State, yesterday, raised an alarm over alleged plot by Ijaw traditional rulers in Delta and Bayelsa states to disrespect the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, and called on security agents to arrest and prosecute the paramount ruler of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Delta State, Pere Oboro Gbaraun over the botched attempt to install Godwin Ogunyebo as the Pere of Olodiama Kingdom, in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. The traditional rulers who insisted that Gelegele is part of the enclave of the Oba of Benin, described as disrespectful and an abomination, the attempt by the paramount ruler of Gbaramatu Kingdom to come and install a king in Benin Kingdom without the consent of the Oba of Benin, adding that if the perpetrators are not arrested, “we will head to Abuja to protest this act of rebellion against the revered Benin monarch.” Addressing newsmen in Benin yesterday, the First Vice Chairman, Edo State Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs and Onojie of Opoji, His Royal Highness (HRH), Ehidiamen Aidonojie I, said: “In the 13th and 14th century when the Portuguese entered Benin, the only Port in Benin was Gelegele and that was where the Portuguese lived and even built a house there. “It has always been part of Benin Kingdom. We had two provinces in Western region that later formed Midwest region. We had the Benin Province and Delta Province. The Benin Province included Gelegele. There was never a second kingdom and there can never be another kingdom inside the Benin Kingdom and it is headed by the Oba of Benin. “Only the Oba has the powers to appoint a Duke in Gelegele like he did in other areas.” Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/11/edo-central-north-monarchs-urge-dss-police-arrest-ijaw-traditional-rulers/ |
| Culture › Proof And History To Show Ijaws Are Tenants In Benin Kingdom by eseosa77(op): 1:09pm On Nov 20, 2017 |
EDO STATE: IJAW AT GELEGELE ARE TENANT TO THE BENIN PEOPLE That Gelegele is a Bini community is a long settled issue. There are established, verifiable administrative inquiries by the then Midwest State Government and judgments from the High Court up to the Supreme Court in Lagos giving authority and power to the Binis over the land occupied by our forbears for centuries. Our claim to Gelegele and environs is neither fictional nor adventurous. The area was incontrovertibly founded by a Bini Prince Ekaladerhan who escaped a royal death decree over 10 centuries ago particularly Ughoton Princess Kobe from Ughoton founded Gelegele after previous attempts to inhabit the swampy terrain failed the name Gelegele derived from the exclamation: “Gelegele emwan khian evbo” Our investigation showed that the first Ijaw man from undoubted history to setle in Gelegele was one Feti who suffered a misadventure in the near sea where torrential waves swept away his makeshift .home about 100 years ago. He obtained permission from one Okunseri, the then priest of Ughoton, to settle there under traditional oath of allegiance. As time went on the Ijaw population in Gelegele grew but continually paid homage to the Binis nay the Oba of Benin, through Ughoton until late Oba Akenzua II, CMG, stopped them. However, in 1969 the Ijaw who had prior knowledge of oil discovery in the land, rose against the authority which erupted in a crisis at a time a Bini man, one Ogbeifun Egharevba was Odionwere of Gelegele. An administrative inquiry was setup by the then Midwest State Government of Brigadier-General Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia, headed by one Mr. S. Jamgbadi, a Senior District Officer and sat at Ekehuan. A report was issued in 1970, and we quote inter-alia: “It is however established that the Ijaws have been resident in Gelegele for many years and that during these years they have acquired landed property and cultivated farms; but from the facts in evidence they qualify as TENANTS on the land - their-long period of occupation notwithstanding. The matter went through the High Court of Justice and Federal Court of Appeal in Benin and the Supreme Court -in Lagos. The Binis secured victory all the way. The following suit numbers are material evidences to buttress our claim to the land at Gelegele and environs 1. High Court of Justice, Benin Judgment delivered on the 22nd December 1978 by .Justice. Ekeruche J in Suit No. B/I44/1970. 2. Federal Court of Appeal judgment delivered on the 16th December1981 by Abdul Ganiy Olatunji· Agbaja and 2 others in Suit No. FCA/B/82/80. 3. Supreme Court unanimous Judgment delivered on the 19th ‘August 1983 by Muhamedu Lawai Uwais, former Chief Justice of the Federation and 4 others in Suit No. SC.131/1982. Ijaws are only settlers on Benin land and have no legal, moral or historical support for their claims to be owners of where they find themselves. |
