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The state government also withdrew the letter revoking the concession of the Oba Akenzua II Cultural Centre issued by the last administration.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has abolished the new traditional councils created by his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, in Edo South senatorial district.

The governor also restored the statutory financial entitlements of the Benin Traditional Council (BTC) and ordered that the status quo before the creation of the now abolished councils be maintained.

This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua in Benin City.

“This administration also hereby abolishes the new traditional councils in Edo South, created by the last administration,” the statement read.

“Governor Okpebholo has restored the statutory financial entitlements of the Benin Traditional Council (BTC) and has ordered that the status quo before the creation of the now abolished councils be maintained.”

He stated that Okpebholo also complied with the Federal Government’s directive by restoring the full statutory rights of the Oba of Benin on the ownership of ancient artefacts looted by the British colonial forces during the 1897 Benin massacre.

According to Itua, the decisions were in line with the governor’s move to further right the wrongs of the immediate-past administration and foster cordial relations between the government and the people.

The state government also withdrew the letter revoking the concession of the Oba Akenzua II Cultural Centre issued by the last administration.

The statement noted that the Okpebholo administration is restoring the centre to a suitable condition for its original purpose.

“The Okpebholo administration is backing the initial plan of the State Government to build the Benin Royal Museum that will house the returned artefacts and is distancing itself from the Museum of West Africa Art (MOWA) which the previous administration fronted.

“The Federal Government had issued a Gazette for the recognition of ownership and custody of the repatriated Benin artefacts to Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II. This was done through a Government Notice No.25 in the Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette No.57, Volume 110.

“Governor Okpebholo respects the rights and privileges of the traditional ruler of Benin Kingdom, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Ewuare ll and pledges the support of his administration to ensure the Monarch plays his role as the custodian of the rich cultural heritage of the Benin people.

“It is in recognition of this that the administration of Governor Okpebholo shall support the decision of the Federal Government to uphold the Oba of Benin as the exclusive owner of the returned Benin artifacts that were looted by the British Colonial forces during the Benin masaca of 1897.

“The Oba of Benin, as the father of all Benin people, is the sole custodian of the customs and traditions of the Benin people and my administration respects customs and traditions in the land and hereby restores the statutory rights of the Oba of Benin as the true custodian of the returned Benin artefacts

“Governor Okpebholo said his administration is committed and will refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of the Benin Traditional Council

“The Governor is using his constitutional powers and the respect for traditional institutions and the revered Oba of Benin to restore all other Statutory Rights of the Monarch not mentioned hereof,” it added.



https://www.channelstv.com/2024/11/24/okpebholo-restores-oba-of-benins-full-powers/

Congratulations to the people of Benin

Esan Man Don Give Oba of Benin The Powers & Respect Wey Bini Governors Fail to FGive Am Since ,

Ex Governor Lucky Igbinedion
Ex Governor Odigie Oyegun
Ex Governor Goodwin Obaseki

Esan Oye , Oyeeeeeee

“Governor Okpebholo has restored the statutory financial entitlements of the Benin Traditional Council (BTC) and has ordered that the status quo before the creation of the now abolished councils be maintained.”

He stated that Okpebholo also complied with the Federal Government’s directive by restoring the full statutory rights of the Oba of Benin on the ownership of ancient artefacts looted by the British colonial forces during the 1897 Benin massacre.

Okpebholo, everything is not fight fight fight.
Don't allow Oshiomhole lead you astray.
Instead of building a new royal museum, why not hand over the new Museum for west african arts built by Obaseki to the palace?
This is exactly how Buhari started his gragra against Jonathan's achievements at the end, Nigeria collapsed under his watch.

Abi Ooo, Once He Can Get The Bini People's Support, it's Over For Oshiomhole, 2nd Term Go Sure For Him

Chinjo2:
Okpebholo, everything is not fight fight fight.
Don't allow Oshiomhole lead you astray.
Instead of building a new royal museum, why not hand over the new Museum for west african arts built by Obaseki to the palace?
This is exactly how Buhari started his gragra against Jonathan's achievements at the end, Nigeria collapsed under his watch.

Antoeni:
Esan Man Don Give Oba of Benin The Powers & Respect Wey Bini Governors Fail to FGive Am Since ,

Ex Governor Lucky Igbinedion
Ex Governor Odigie Oyegun
Ex Governor Goodwin Obaseki

Esan Oye , Oyeeeeeee

Are Esan people subjects of Oba of Benin?

Obaseki should be banish from Edo kpata kpata

The Oba of Benin needs to be more matured in handling issues. There are ways to go about things without making it public

That One Go Make Sense Well-well, I Agree with you

kestolove95:
Obaseki should be banish from Edo kpata kpata

Oba of Benin should be ashamed of himself.

How can you be seeking for powers that were given to you by God?

Chinjo2:
Okpebholo, everything is not fight fight fight.
Don't allow Oshiomhole lead you astray.
Instead of building a new royal museum, why not hand over the new Museum for west african arts built by Obaseki to the palace?
This is exactly how Buhari started his gragra against Jonathan's achievements at the end, Nigeria collapsed under his watch.

The only aspect i am also faulting him too, that building is on progress and what he need to do is to complete and change the name to benin royal meseum and hand it over to the palace. Others he order is very welcome cos Obaseki was so vindictive against the palace for no reason.

The Governor is erasing and reversing all your vindictive Obaseki 's policies.

Very commendable of our governor for honouring our Oba.

paramakina202:
Are Esan people subjects of Oba of Benin?

Yes. Oba is the paramount king of Edo land

Oba of Benin is a glorified local chief.

Edo people should stop worshipping this man and his family.

It's The Bini People That Worship & Adore Him, The Esan /Auchi People Just Respect Him

tundegan:
Oba of Benin is a glorified local chief.

Edo people should stop worshipping this man and his family.

Chinjo2:
Okpebholo, everything is not fight fight fight.
Don't allow Oshiomhole lead you astray.
Instead of building a new royal museum, why not hand over the new Museum for west african arts built by Obaseki to the palace?
This is exactly how Buhari started his gragra against Jonathan's achievements at the end, Nigeria collapsed under his watch.

It’s not easy to just hand over, it’s a private public MOU.

This is where Obaseki failed, he should have brought the palace in, but greed wan kill am.

Forgetting that the throne no get election and he will leave the seat one day.

kedeojo:
The only aspect i am also faulting him too, that building is on progress and what he need to do is to complete and change the name to benin royal meseum and hand it over to the palace. Others he order is very welcome cos Obaseki was so vindictive against the palace for no reason.

You want to change the name of a private business

Oba of Benin don chop bellefull

commoditiesnig:
Yes. Oba is the paramount king of Edo land

Ok thanks for your reply.

Why didnt he declare the Kingdom to be independent from he Nigger Area nah…?

Anyway Bini people are way ahead of most other jealous and greedy demons…..

Shadomaan7:
The Oba of Benin needs to be more matured in handling issues. There are ways to go about things without making it public

You are stupid, which king in your entire region is better and respected than him. Obaseki was a useless governor for picking a fight with the palace on matter that was not his right or the government to keep it. The atefercts were stolen from the palace and as governor, you can only join the president through the minister of tourism in returning it from abroad and handover it back to the palace not to want to keep it as state government property. Obaseki is too small to decide for the great Oba of Benin. Most Edo are loving the way our governor has started and hope he will sustain it. Yes Obaseki also has some good things he did and governor Okpeboho promises to build upon them.

Oba of Benin should be content with what he has.

vowiski:
It’s not easy to just hand over, it’s a private public MOU.

This is where Obaseki failed, he should have brought the palace in, but greed wan kill am.

Forgetting that the throne no get election and he will leave the seat one day.

The man is too greedy ooo. His own is eat alone and die alone.

vowiski:
You want to change the name of a private business

Which dirty private company, the land belongs to edo state government. It was the former central hospital he demolished and brought his crook friends and boys to develop it. The guys will explain to governor Okpeboho if they bought the land or were gifted to them by Obaseki.