the Edo people are found in south south Nigeria and they are that owner of the state named Edo and major part of Delta state

historically the Edo have a aged tradition that is headed by the Oba (meaning light ) himself. the Oba is a well respected king among his people and even beyond.

SOME TRIBES MAKING EDO LAND

1) EDO (BINIS)

2) ESANS

3) ETSAKO

4)ORA

5)URHOBO

6) ISOKO etc


Adminstration
the traditional administration of Edo society is divide into different level just like the political society of today

1) Odionwere

2)ENOGIE, OVIE ( URHOBO), OKUMAGBE ( ORA),OTAIRU( ETSAKO)

3) OBA


QUEST TO BE ON THEIR OWN
it can simply be said that the separation of bendel from the western region was the visional struggle of Oba Eweka 11 to see the a full stop to the political conquest of awolowo and his agent .

https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.waado.org/nigerdelta/ethnichistories/egharevbalectures/Fifth-Omoigui.htm&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjbspvz8ZjwAhVQr6QKHVcVBEsQFjADegQIARAB&usg=AOvVaw1zTnJSONwcN__CjI-_wDv-


and also the creation of Edo party (otu edo)

"After a crack-down by Obaseki against local demonstrations, a delegation of leaders led by E. O. Imafidon was sent to Lagos to invite Humphrey Omo-Osagie back to Benin from a meeting in Lagos, to lead the Otu-Edo.  The new party was dedicated to the “development of Benin and the unification of all Edo-speaking peoples of Nigeria.”  


and Owegbe society by chief Humphrey omo osagie ( father to utetenegiabi omo osagie ) at the obas approval to cub the excesses of the infiltrating Yoruba ogboni society no thanks to Gaius Obaseki betrayal and his appointment as the oluwo (head) of the ogboni society

Oba Akenzua11 words

The aims and ideals of this new political body seem very laudable and there is no doubt that it will help develop usefully like its counterparts, the Egbe Omo Oduduwa of the Yorubas, the Federal Union of the Ibos and so on.

Awolowo feared the creation of the owegbe society and call for it scrapping on the ground that it was a spiritual body but refuse to scrap ogboni

“……..the Ogboni allied with the Action Group founded by Chief Obafemi Awolowo out of the Egbe Omo Oduduwa in Yorubaland…”


but here is what Oba Akenzua 11 said after his achievement to get away from awolowo oppression against his people

Therefore, Oba Akenzua II wrote an interesting letter to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Midwest Affairs on October 2nd, 1962, in which
he said:

Dear Permanent Secretary,

Your MWP144/358 of 26/9/62.  I do not now see any justification for the continued ban on “Owegbe”.  I, therefore, support the suggestion that the ban on “Owegbe” should be lifted.  I recommend that the ban on “Owegbe” in the Benin Division and elsewhere should be lifted.”

Yours sincerely,

(sgd) Oba of Benin

(see Exhibit 63/5 p143, Owegbe Commission of Inquiry, 1966)


the above statement by Oba Akenzua11 shows that he was playing games with the entire western populace in order to see his people gone from that politically attached region.

hence this happen.....

the Oba, in a letter dated July 22nd, 1959 stated that there was such a “juju” which, in his opinion at that time, as a Minister in the Action group government, was dangerous. In what seemed to reflect the underlying political fear, the Oba said the danger was not with claims of powers to kill or save but in the ability of intelligent citizens based in Benin, having convinced less sophisticated rural based folk to take oaths, could then by order, cause disturbances anytime they wished – a veiled reference to the disturbances of 1951. Using this cover, the western region government moved to emasculate the Owegbe society, which was actually originally created to provide sanctuary for those who wanted a way to fortify themselves from Ogboni recruitment drives.  To illustrate the political nature of this development, the Oba reversed himself when he wrote a letter in 1962 (having since left the Action group) to the government saying he no longer had any concerns about Owegbe ".


OMO OSAGIE FIGHT



When however, Chief Omo-Osagie asserted that the Oba would testify that there was no such thing as “Owegbe juju” known in the Benin division,Chief Omo-Osagie demanded a formal judicial inquiry, saying the ban was politically motivated, and explained that that there was no “juju” or “cult” as such, but that there was indeed an “Owegbe society” which was the “youth wing” of the Otu-Edo party. 

On July 7th, the Oni of Ife, Oba Adesoji Aderemi, became the Governor of the Western region while the Alake of Abeokuta became the President of the House of Chiefs.  Chief Omo-Osagie wasted no time in making a public statement about the development.   Oba Akenzua II, who had been generally snubbed and cut off from many day to day decisions in the Ministry of Midwest Affairs except his approval was important to some Machiavellian scheme or the other, finally had enough.  


Quite apart from open campaigning for voters to vote "YES", as well as tours to various parts of the Midwest, detailed operational plans were made to ensure victory on polling day.  Fleets of Armels buses, for example, were leased by Chief Humphrey Omo-Osagie and sent around the Benin province in operational support.  The Otu-Edo party machine went into high gear.  Prince Shaka Momodu of Esan and his “militia” were on alert.  The Owegbe society was completely mobilized.  The Urhobo Progress Union used every avenue known to man, including churches, to mobilize voters.  Turn-out at ward level all over the state was planned to be close to 100% to make up for unknown ghost voters. 


OBA AKENZUA FIGHT FOR MIDWEST

Thereafter, Oba Akenzua II resumed his tours of the Midwest to garner support for the “Yes” vote.  He was quoted as saying,

“Whoever does not drop his or her ballot paper into the WHITE ballot box will be condemned by future generations.  Even those who die before the plebiscite takes place will be condemned in the other world, if they die with the bad intention of voting against or persuading people to vote against the creation of a Midwest region.” [Speech by Oba Akenzua at Agbor, March 12, 1963]

IGBOS SUPPORT
On July 1st, Michael Okpara, Premier of the Eastern region, came on tour to encourage the people of the Midwest to vote “Yes” campaign of Oba Akenzua11


CONCLUSION

What began as a request to colonial authorities in 1926 from Oba Eweka II, took on a sense of political urgency in 1948, and was finally attained during the reign of his son, Akenzua II, on August 9, 1963.  On August 9, 1964, at the first anniversary celebration of the Midwestern region, the first Governor, Chief S J Mariere, said, among other things,

“I do not think that it is an exaggeration to say that if, in any sense, one single person could be said to be responsible for a turning point, Oba Akenzua II must be classified as one such person…..when, later this evening, I invite all present to drink with me the toast of the Federal republic and the toast of Midwestern Nigeria, I am sure that, in some special way, we will be drinking the toast of Oba Akenzua II, Uku Akpolokpolo, Omo n’Oba n’Edo. Along with toast, we will also be drinking the toast of other potentates of Midwestern Nigeria who, in diverse ways and fashions, in several nooks and corners, in places low and high, in circumstances difficult and easy, have contributed their quota and mite towards our successful deliverance into the promised land, whose first anniversary today we celebrate………In quite a different vein we must also remember those great men and women who toiled and sweated on the journey to this land of our fathers but died in harness when already the land was in sight.  Today, I am sure, that the spirit of late Senator Dalton Ogieva Asemota and the soul of Chief Gabriel Esezobor Longe will specially rejoice in their abode in the great beyond…..” [Ayeni, P (Ed): Midwestern Nigeria First Anniversary 1964. Ministry of Information, Benin City]

 

In addition to Senator Dalton Ogieva Asemota and Chief Gabriel Esezobor Longe, many of the great figures mentioned in this essay have since died, some violently.  Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh( the Elaba of Usen), the great enabler, was assassinated during the January 15, 1966 coup.


Let us keep the lives of all the great Midwesterners discussed today in our thoughts for all time.  However, let us not forget those non-Midwesterners who did their part to make the Midwest constitutionally possible like Okpara.   With the exception of the UN supervised separation of Eritrea from Ethiopia after a long civil war, what those who fought constitutionally for the Midwest achieved has not been replicated in Africa.



Edo land will always be an independent land to other region culturally or otherwise

Hmmmmmmmmm

Juliusmalema:
Hmmmmmmmmm

I know you are among those who think the Edo people are part of west


but you be shock to see lots of oppression the Edos went through and their struggle to leave the politically attached region

don't judge base on what you see online

try to find out how the people see themselves from the same people not from intruders that know nothing and have step foot in Edo soil to see things for himself

How is Edo doing economically and politically today?

TheLionofLasigi:
How is Edo doing economically and politically today?

funny question


how other state dey do


since you sabi ask question

The agitation for the creation of the Mid-Western Region began in 1948 with the formation of the Benin community under the leadership of Oba Akenzua II of Benin. The organization demanded the creation of a Benin-Delta or Mid-Western Region.
On the 14th of June, 1955, an Action Group member of the then Western Region House of Assembly, Honorable M. S. Sowole, tabled a motion at the sitting of the house.
The motion, titled “Creation of a Separate State for Benin and Delta Provinces” was seconded by JG Ako, a minister of state. The motion reads:“I beg to move that this house prays Her Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom to make necessary constitutional arrangements at the proposed conference for a separate state of Benin and Delta provinces.”
That motion which was in line with the demand of top leaders from Benin and Delta provinces gave a sort of legislative recognition to the issue. The motive behind the motion, coming from a Yoruba member of the House, offered itself to several interpretations.
The 1960 constitution specified that for a referendum to take place seeking to establish support for a new region, a two-thirds majority must approve it in the Federal House of Representatives and Senate, followed by majority approval in two-thirds of regions.
Recognizing the key role which the governing party in the federal government in Lagos would have in initiating any legislative move toward the creation of the Midwest, Festus Okotie-Eboh and his mentor, Humphrey Omo-Osagie, were busy lobbying northern leaders.
Eventually, Festus Okotie-Eboh almost single-handedly got Alhaji Muhammadu Ribadu and Alhaji Ahmadu Bello of the NPC to agree in principle to make an exception for the Mid-west based on its unique history, knowing they were generally opposed to
States creation .
Festus Okotie Eboh
Without this crucial achievement on the part of Chief Okotie-Eboh, the creation of the Mid-western Region would have been dead in the water. It was in recognition of this strategic feat that Festus Okotie-Eboh was given a chieftaincy title in Benin, the Elaba of Uselu.
However, on the 4th of April, 1961, the federal House of Representatives unanimously endorsed the demand of the people of Mid-West areas for a separate region of their own which was eventually created (through a referendum) on August 9, 1963 from Benin and Delta provinces of the Western Region. Benin City was chosen as its capital.
On August 12, 1963, Chief Dennis Osadebay, at that time the President of the Senate, was appointed Administrator for the Mid-Western Region. Along with his new administrative team he arrived in Benin from Lagos via
Ibadan, on Saturday August 17 to resume duty.
The people of the area were overjoyed, parties were held and traditional dances were staged to mark the victory.
The First Cabinet Members of the Mid-Western Region, 1964
Premier Dr. Hon. Chief Dennis Osadebay
Minister, Local Government & Chieftaincy Chief H Omo-Osagie
Minister, Economic Development Chief O. Oweh
Minister, Finance Chief O.I. Dafe
Minister, Health Mr. John Igbrude
Minister, Works and Transport Dr. Christopher Okojie
Minister, Justice Mr. Webber G. Egbe
Minister, Education Chief FH Utomi
Minister, Establishments Mr. John Umolu
Minister, Information Reverend Imevbore Edeki
Minister, Lands & Housing Mr. ES Ukonga
Minister, Internal Affairs Prince Shaka Momodu
Minister, Trade & Industry Mr. JA Orhorho
Minister, Agriculture and Natural resources Mr. VI Amadasun
Minister, Labour and Social Welfare Mr. EO Imafidon
Minister of State (Finance) Mr. GI Oviasu
Minister of State (Agriculture & Natural Resources) Chief FU Osuhor
Minister of State (Local Government & Chieftaincy) Hon. LST Fufeyin
Minister of State (Premier’s Office) His Highness, Enosegbe II, Onogie of Ewohimi
Minister of State (Premier’s Office) His Highness, Gbenoba II, Obi of Agbor

References:
1. Jakobs, Joke. (2001). Nigeria Today – Student’s handbook on current affairs, general knowledge and moral values [ii] . Glow Communications.
2. Omipidan, T. O. (2019, May 5). The First Republic In Nigeria And Its Collapse (1960-1966) . OldNaija. https://oldnaija.com/2019/09/15/the-first-republic-in-nigeria-and-its-collapse-1960-1966/
3. Omoigui, N. (n.d.). Benin and the Midwest Referendum of 1963 . Urhobo Historical Society. http://www.waado.org/nigerdelta/ethnichistories/egharevbalectures/Fifth-Omoigui.htm

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theTranslator:
etrusen edeyoung tao11 read the previous post

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you copied from the link
so what again

I thought u have personal things to say

please say them cause am busy


or to you I lied in the aspect that didnt suit you