In an effort to prevent a potential breakdown of law and order in Edo State, the House of Representatives on Tuesday formed an ad hoc committee to communicate with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the National Security Adviser (NSA), and other security agencies.

The conflict sparked by the government’s plan to establish new traditional institutions from the Benin Kingdom was to be resolved by the House’s ad hoc committee through communication with the state government and the Benin Traditional Council.

The motion regarding the urgent public urgency of preventing a potential breakdown of peace in the state due to the state government’s plan prompted the Green Chamber’s concerns.

Dennis Idahosa, Billy F. Osawaru, Murphy Omoruyi, and Esosa Iyawe sponsored the motion.

The seven local government districts that make up the Edo South Senatorial District, which include Benin Kingdom, are represented by the four legislators.

As he introduced the motion to the House, Idahosa reminded his colleagues that the Oba of Benin is the sole legitimate traditional monarch of the Benin country and that the country has a long history dating back several millennia.

The lawmaker said due to colonialism and subsequent creation of local government areas, the Benin Kingdom was encapsulated in the seven local government areas, namely Oredo, Egor, Ikpoba-Okha, Uhunmwonde, Orhionmwon, Ovia South West and Ovia North East.

According to him, despite the creation of seven local government areas in Edo South, the Oba of Benin remains the sole traditional ruler in the Edo South Senatorial District.

Idahosa also voiced alarm that the state administration had declared its desire to establish a “new regime” without any justification, forming new traditional councils in each of the seven local government regions, with chiefs chosen by the Oba to serve on the councils.

According to the legislator, this plan would create rival customary authority to challenge the Oba of Benin for power within the Benin Kingdom, thereby causing division within the long-standing monarchy.

Source: https://www-ripplesnigeria-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.ripplesnigeria.com/lawmakers-warn-of-possible-violence-in-edo-over-govts-plan-to-reduce-oba-of-benins-powers/

Whoever is behind this, uhundan nokhua nor..

#OBAGHATO'KPERE
#EDONIMOSE
#EDONUZOMO

Oba khatokpere Isè

Remember state government rule over over traditional rulers. The Oba is no different. That doesn't mean any of these politicians will keep their seat if they decide to reduce the Oba's power. Anyway let's enjoy the potential fireworks.

When I was saying this I was mocked.
Even Ooni of Ife go collect if he do anyhow.

Bunch of overrated government appointees.

Edo no be Lagos

Oba talk and they want to start the kind division of Emirate of Kano treatment to him because they hate the truth.

The truth remains the truth.

I stand for the truth
I stand with Oba of Benin.

The Great Benin Empire founded Lagos.

His statement really pepper yolos to the bone


I trust bini people sha...they are ready for whatever

Blue3k:


Source: https://www-ripplesnigeria-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.ripplesnigeria.com/lawmakers-warn-of-possible-violence-in-edo-over-govts-plan-to-reduce-oba-of-benins-powers/

He has power. I guess they meant witchcraft power 😂😂😂

Though Obaseki has the power to create new kingdom within any part of Edo state, he should back up from creating new obas within the territory of the Oba of Benin.

FuckingMachine:
When I was saying this I was mocked.
Even Ooni of Ife go collect if he do anyhow.

Bunch of overrated government appointees.

Hot of Ife don dey collect teytey since the days of Sijuwade. Any Oba that misbehaves will be dragged.

Even the current oba of Benin great grandfather was put in chains and imprisoned in calabar like a common criminal where he died in exile. His grandson son even later bowed to the colonial government for helping to imprison his grandfather.

Truly, after God, na government

Afornjas keep creating enemies for themselves

MrColdsweat:
Afornjas keep creating enemies for themselves

It is Obaseki behind this one

They have been at it for over 2 years since the Return of the Benin Bronzes from abroad

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.apollo-magazine.com/benin-bronzes-nigeria-disputes/%3famp=1

christistruth01:


It is Obaseki behind this one

They have been at it for over 2 years since the Return of the Benin Bronzes from abroad

The government is funny sef. How big is Benin that they are even trying to split the place and multiply the numbers of Obas in the town. I know several binis have been pushing for that for a while.

The ogiamien are the aboriginals. They could be the one causing the division too.

Racoon:
Oba talk and they want to start the kind division of Emirate of Kano treatment to him because they hate the truth.

As old as you are bro

You don't know that this is a crises on State level.