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No Court Matter Against Oba Of Benin, Says Edo Govt

The Edo State Government on Thursday said it has no court matter with the Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo.

Social media reports suggest that there is a current court case initiated by the government against the revered traditional ruler, a situation the state government described as the handiwork of enemies of the state.

But in a statement, the Special Adviser (media projects) to Governor Godwin Obaseki, Crusoe Osagie, urged residents of the state and the general public to disregard the reports.

“The Edo State Government has no case in court against our revered Royal Father, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin,” the statement read.

“The rumour making the rounds on social media of an impending court case is the handiwork of enemies of the State and should be disregarded.

“As a matter of fact, in the matter being referenced by the purveyors of the fake news, the Edo State Government is a defendant, which means the State government is being sued.

“The State Government maintains a cordial relationship with the Royal Palace and holds the Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, Ogidigan, in high esteem.”

According to the governor’s spokesman, the rumour is fabricated, fake, and should be discountenanced in its entirety.

He reiterated the state government’s commitment to sustaining a harmonious relationship with all stakeholders in the state.

naptu2:
This is a perennial mode of propaganda in Benin because it is one of the most potent forms of propaganda.

Dear diary, I told you that most of the influential people in Benin and Warri were completely opposed to the Mid-West invasion. They created resistance forces and many Biafran soldiers were killed. It was so serious that Biafran soldiers became afraid to eat in Benin.

Then they deployed their most potent weapon. A rumour went round that the Biafrans had kidnapped and detained the Oba of Benin. Some rumours said that the Biafrans had killed the Oba. There was going to be a major uprising and the Biafrans had to get the Oba to appear on radio and announce that he was alive and well.

You might remember that the present Oba, who was in school in Lagos, told his father that he wanted to drop out of school and join the Nigerian Army in order to go and defend his grandfather.

This power was used against Lucky Igbinedion in the 1991 Edo governorship election and he lost the election.

Today some people (some people? well I can tell you that it's the Obidients) are trying to use it against Governor Godwin Obaseki and Asue Ighodalo. Will they succeed? Time will tell.

englishmart:
They say the Oba of Benin can't be treated the way Sanusi was treated. I wish I were the governor of Edo state, I would have just removed him tentatively.

Urheadmaster:
When Edo Govt is quick to deny, know that there's court matter against the Oba of Benin

englishmart:
They say the Oba of Benin can't be treated the way Sanusi was treated. I wish I were the governor of Edo state, I would have just removed him tentatively.

Franchise21:
See the way u type am like say e easy

englishmart:
They say the Oba of Benin can't be treated the way Sanusi was treated. I wish I were the governor of Edo state, I would have just removed him tentatively.

YoungLionken:
Why are you replying the idiat !!

Can't you see how jealous he is? Lol...

Paraman:
It's not as easy as you make it seem. It will lead to anarchy in benin

englishmart:
They say the Oba of Benin can't be treated the way Sanusi was treated. I wish I were the governor of Edo state, I would have just removed him tentatively.

Zetty177x:
I'm not voting for PDP or APC. I'm voting for Labor Party. Akpata is our Governor to come. Ise

englishmart:
They say the Oba of Benin can't be treated the way Sanusi was treated. I wish I were the governor of Edo state, I would have just removed him tentatively.