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INSTALLATION OF “PERE OF OLODIAMA KINGDOM” IN EDO
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By Lucky Ogbebor
Edo State Government has reacted furiously to the planned coronation of an Ijaw man as a traditional ruler in Benin land in Edo State.
The Edo State government in a terse press statement endorsed by the secretary to the state government described as egregiously abominable, sacrilegious and criminal, the planned coronation of the Godwin Oguyenbo as the “Pere of Olodiama Kingdom”, in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State.
Reacting to an advertisement on page 22 of the Vanguard Newspaper of Tuesday, November 14, 2017, which contains a congratulatory message to one Godwin Oguyenbo, Alagbabenafa, Agadagba, “Pere of Olodiama Kingdom” in Edo State, the Secretary to the Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq. said “the pronouncement constitutes an unprecedented affront to the long settled culture, traditions and norms of our people”.
He explained that “Government is of the view that the claim of such a non-existent title in a non-existent community under any guise is a clear and pre-mediated breach of our laws particularly the Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Law of Edo State which said Law sets out the list of all recognized Traditional Rulers and Chiefs in Edo State.
Ogie stressed that “the said law further makes it a criminal offence for any person to recognize or purport to install any person as a Traditional Ruler except as provided for under the law and in fact makes it an offence for any unqualified person to present or permit to be so address”.
The Edo State SSG, maintained that the State government is of the view that “this act is intended to precipitate strife and contestation leading inevitably to the breakdown of Law and Order in our dear State”.
He said in the light of the foregoing, Governor Godwin Obaseki has issued clear directives to the Law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies to take all steps to immediately abort the proposed or purported coronation anywhere within Edo State on the date proposed or any other date whatsoever.
He also said that the governor has directed law enforcement agencies to effect the immediate arrest and prosecution of all persons involved in the said coronation either as beneficiary, participant or sponsor, to the full extent of all extant laws, as the government and people of Edo State have always projected a peaceful and welcoming disposition to all persons living within its boundaries.
“Edo State Government will not tolerate actions and pronouncements which seek to abuse the hospitality which our land offers. Let it be clearly noted that this Government will take all necessary steps to preserve our peace, enforce our laws and defend our revered institutions. All those who intend to test the resolve of actual and potential breaches of the peace to the nearest Law Enforcement Agencies” Ogie said.
Meanwhile, the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), on the orders of the Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare II, also reacted angrily to the planned move to create another kingdom within the Benin Kingdom.
The traditional Prime Minister of Benin Kingdom, Iyase, Chief Sam Igbe, supported by tens of high chiefs and traditional rulers in Benin at a news conference at the Oba palace on Tuesday, said the Ijaws were biting more than they could chew.
“We want to state categorically that Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State is under the authority of the Oba of Benin, who is the prescribed authority. We only have one Monarch in the who of Edo South senatorial district, that is the Oba.
“The title” Pere of Olodiama kingdom “does not exist Gelegele is under the overlordship of the Oba of Benin and there cannot be two Monarchs in Benin.
“Any attempt to lay claim to non-existent title and community or village under any guise would be totally resisted.
“Enough is enough. The Ijaws must know that there will be painful repercussions for fomenting troubles with the Benin people. If they are tired of living with us peacefully, they should leave us in peace” the BTC warned.
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Just In : Awujale of Ijebuland,Sikiru Adetona, dies at 91

The Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has passed away at the age of 91.
The respected monarch reportedly died on Sunday, just hours after the announcement of the death of his longtime friend and former President, Muhammadu Buhari.
Mourning his passage, a prince of Ijebu, Prince Adedoyin Alatishe wrote on X, “Baami Ogbagba agbatewole , Erin wo. Omo anikilaya saagbu.”
Adetona, who ascended the throne in 1960, was one of Nigeria’s longest-reigning traditional rulers and widely revered for his contributions to the sociopolitical development of Ijebuland and Ogun State at large.
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Breaking: Former president Muhammadu Buhari has Died at a clinic in London

Former president muhammadu Buhari has died at a hospital in London this afternoon according to the family, He was former military head of state in 1983.
The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin.”
Detials later
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Breaking : Tinubu returns to Abuja tonight after diplomatic visits to Saint Lucia, Brazil,Says Onanuga

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to arrive Abuja later tonight following a two-nation diplomatic tour that took him to Saint Lucia in the Caribbean and Brazil in South America.
His return was confirmed in a message posted on Saturday afternoon by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, on his verified X handle, @aonanuga1956.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returns to Abuja today after his two-nation visit to Saint Lucia and Brazil,” the presidential aide stated.
The President departed Nigeria on Saturday, June 28 for what was described as a strategic outreach aimed at strengthening ties with regions historically under-engaged in Nigeria’s diplomatic matrix.
His first stop was Saint Lucia, where he made a historic visit to build new ties and explore emerging partnerships with Caribbean states.
While in Saint Lucia, Tinubu interacted with regional leaders under the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), reinforcing Nigeria’s growing interest in Caribbean diplomacy and South-South cooperation.
He subsequently proceeded to Brazil to participate in the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro.
On the sidelines of the summit, President Tinubu held a bilateral meeting with his Brazilian counterpart, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
The leaders co-chaired the Nigeria-Brazil high-level bilateral meeting , where they discussed mechanisms to boost trade, infrastructure financing, and cultural cooperation between Africa’s most populous country and Latin America’s largest economy.
With the President’s return, focus is expected to shift to domestic engagements and follow-up actions on the diplomatic and investment commitments made during his foreign tour.
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