The Benin Traditional Council (BTC) in Edo State has suspended six traditional functionaries of the Palace of the Oba of Benin from performing their traditional roles.
The suspended functionaries are Johnbull Igbinosun, Iduhonre (Ihogbe), S. E. Aigbiromwen, Efeseoghoba (Ogbelaka), Ogbeide Osagie, and Osamudiame Edo.
A statement by the Iyase of Benin, Chief Sam Igbe, indicated that the suspension was on the authority of His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin.
According to the statement, the suspension was occasioned by their distortion of historical facts on the connection between the Benin Royal Dynasty and the Ooni of Ife while they were in the presence of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, claiming to be emissaries of the Oba of Benin.
“The individuals not only declared themselves as subjects of the Ooni, but also rendered inaccurate and disjointed account of the connection between the Benin Royal Dynasty and the Ooni of Ife.
“The BTC considered the…
Source: Leadership Newspaper
