Oba of Benin suspends six chiefs.
The Oba of Benin has taken action against several traditional officials for pledging allegiance to the Ooni of Ife.
Several individuals, including Johnbull Igbinosun, Iduhonre (Ihogbe), S.E. Aigbiremwen, Efesieoghoba (Ogbelaka), Ogbeide Osagie, and Osamudiame Edo, have been suspended. They are accused of providing inaccurate information about the historical connection between the Benin Royal Dynasty and the Ooni-ship of Ife.
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Chief Sam Igbe, the Iyase (Prime Minister) of Benin Kingdom, described their actions as sacrilegious and inappropriate, aimed at undermining traditional history and tarnishing Benin customs.
The Benin Traditional Council (BTC) has announced their suspension from their roles as traditional functionaries in Benin kingdom. The public has been cautioned against interacting with them during their suspension.
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Oba of Benin suspends six chiefs, Why?
In a statement, Igbe stated: “The Benin Traditional Council (BTC) has observed video clips circulating on social media in which a group of traditional functionaries from Benin engaged in sacrilegious behavior against Benin Custom. These individuals falsely claimed to represent the Oba of Benin in the presence of the Ooni of Ife.
He added, “The BTC condemns their conduct as inappropriate and sacrilegious. Consequently, on the authority of the Oba of Benin, the BTC announces the suspension of the mentioned individuals from their roles as Benin traditional functionaries.
The public is urged to disregard the inaccurate accounts given by these individuals and instead refer to authoritative sources for information on the historical connection between the two ancient monarchies.
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The suspension serves as a disciplinary measure and is intended to uphold the integrity of Benin customs and traditions.
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