. Oba of Benin
By Goodluck Ikiebe
The Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has called for an immediate halt to all the solidarity protest gathering planned by the Coalition of Social cultural Organisations in Benin, over the arrest and detention of the Secretary, Benin Traditional Council , Frank Irabor and some chiefs in Benin Kingdom
Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo warned that the Oba Palace does not need any gathering or protest now.
A statement by the Omo n’Oba’s Press Secretary, Osaigbovo Iguobaro, says the attention of the Benin Traditional Council has been drawn to a planned solidarity gathering by the Coalition of Social cultural Organisations over the arrest.
“While the Palace appreciates their concern, let it be known that, the Palace of the Oba of Benin does not want such gathering at this time and consequently directs that the organisers of the gathering halt the exercise immediately.
The statement explained that the issue in question that led to their arrest is being resolved.
“In this regard, nobody or group of persons should gather in the Oba of Benin’s Palace or anywhere in Benin Kingdom on Monday 5th September, 2022,” it noted.
The statement noted that the announcement is important for all those concerned to comply.
