Benin Traditional Council Crisis - “You must put Edo state before your personal interests” Sen. Okpebholo admonishes Oba, Obaseki.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Gubernatorial Candidate for Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, flew into Maryland, USA, for a townhall event at the Best Western Hotel Lanham where he met and interacted with the Edo diaspora community.

During the event, Okpebholo discussed his plans to address key issues in Edo State, such as insecurity, healthcare, infrastructure development, and the creation of a diaspora ministry.

However, the highlight of the event came when Okpebholo was asked about the ongoing crisis within the Benin Traditional Council, involving the Oba and Governor Obaseki. The APC candidate expressed his frustration that the dispute was a distraction from governance and had brought the palace into disrepute.

In a surprising move, Okpebholo blamed both parties for the lingering crisis, calling for unity and reconciliation. He urged the Oba and Governor Obaseki to "sheath their swords and put Edo State above their personal interests and egos."

This statement, however, did not sit well with some attendees, who considered the senator's remarks on the Oba to be "reckless" and "insulting." One attendee asserted that in Benin culture, it is sacrilegious to directly tell the Oba to prioritize the state's interests over his own as the Oba was a godking and the personification of the Benin Kingdom. “Can a god quarrel with a man?”, he asked.

Despite the mixed reactions, Okpebholo's call for unity and reconciliation was met with applause from some in the audience, who expressed a desire to see an end to the ongoing crisis.

The event was attended by prominent figures from the Nigerian diaspora community, including Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, Emperor Jarrett Tenebe, Dr. Legend Asuelime, Mr. Osazee Imasogie, Mr. AbdulRahman Abubakar, and Hon. EJ Agbonayinma.

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Can anyone ever try what happened in Kano in Benin? Removing and un-removing the king?

Rascals looking to enrich himself

Dem don wan use politics scatter Edo tradition. Make oba swear for them abeg.

DeepSight:
Can anyone ever try what happened in Kano in Benin? Removing and un-removing the king?

Yes. The British removed Oba Ovonramwen in 1897.

However, it's not as easy. The thing is, you can pick anyone from certain families to be emir of Kano. But in Benin, only one person, the eldest surviving son of the last king, can be king. So if the state government removes him, Benin would go kingless until he dies in exile and his eldest son is enthroned. However, the political cost of doing that will be such that no governor would contemplate it lightly. Of course, if he was removed because he was manifestly bad and everyone agrees, the traditional council might agree for a regent to reign in his place until his death and it's time for his son, the crown prince. But, again, even with primogeniture, regency often leads to disputes, as we saw in Ubiaja and other places.

JuanDeDios:

Yes

Sure?

Pray:
Dem don wan use politics scatter Edo tradition. Make oba swear for them abeg.

Very funny. Oba swear will not move beyond the doors of his palace.

DeepSight:


Sure?

Yes. I've expended the post.

ChizzyBuna:
I want Thank My Parents
For deceiving me for over 28 years that Royal Kings are more stronger and powerful than anybody in the country.

I didn't even know that Governors can appoint and remove traditional rulers
Until Ganduje open my eyes

Traditional Rulers No get LEVELS
ALL THAT JAZZ STUFF NA SCAM

no be for Benin kingdom, obaseki grandfather tried same thing ask how he ended up

JuanDeDios:

Yes. The British removed Oba Ovonramwen in 1897.

However, it's not as easy. The thing is, you can pick anyone from certain families to be emir of Kano. But in Benin, only one person, the eldest surviving son of the last king, can be king. So if the state government removes him, Benin would go kingless until he dies in exile and his eldest son is enthroned. However, the political cost of doing that will be such that no governor would contemplate it lightly. Of course, if he was removed because he was manifestly bad and everyone agrees, the traditional council might agree for a regent to reign in his place until his death and it's time for his son, the crown prince. But, again, even with primogeniture, regency often leads to disputes, as we saw in Ubiaja and other places.

Thx for this expatiation.

Na wa o...


These new crop of politicians donhuse the eye if our Obas see shege pro max

JuanDeDios:

Yes. The British removed Oba Ovonramwen in 1897.

However, it's not as easy. The thing is, you can pick anyone from certain families to be emir of Kano. But in Benin, only one person, the eldest surviving son of the last king, can be king. So if the state government removes him, Benin would go kingless until he dies in exile and his eldest son is enthroned. However, the political cost of doing that will be such that no governor would contemplate it lightly. Of course, if he was removed because he was manifestly bad and everyone agrees, the traditional council might agree for a regent to reign in his place until his death and it's time for his son, the crown prince. But, again, even with primogeniture, regency often leads to disputes, as we saw in Ubiaja and other places.

Anointing oil full your head.

JuanDeDios:

Yes. The British removed Oba Ovonramwen in 1897.

However, it's not as easy. The thing is, you can pick anyone from certain families to be emir of Kano. But in Benin, only one person, the eldest surviving son of the last king, can be king. So if the state government removes him, Benin would go kingless until he dies in exile and his eldest son is enthroned. However, the political cost of doing that will be such that no governor would contemplate it lightly. Of course, if he was removed because he was manifestly bad and everyone agrees, the traditional council might agree for a regent to reign in his place until his death and it's time for his son, the crown prince. But, again, even with primogeniture, regency often leads to disputes, as we saw in Ubiaja and other places.

And who tell you that government can't promugate a law that would open the throne for any Benin bonafide person? You dnt know the powers that revolve around govt.

nbhb

Ganduje Removed Sanusi As Emir Of Kano , Heaven Did Not Fall, The Benin Traditional Council Should Tread With Caution.
After GOD Na Government

Who be this one again wen them no dey fit pronounce him name so

Fiscus105:



And who tell you that government can't promugate a law that would open the throne for any Benin bonafide person? You dnt know the power revolve around govt.

You are right.

See where them push the APC candidate put for the group photography. A man who suppose to be the main person for which the group photograph was taken is standing fourth in the front right corner.

Abeg where is the videos where the APC candidates was talking. Anyone with the video should please publish it. APC are hiding the guy from public events because of his numerous blunders.

Abeg where is the videos where the APC candidates was talking. Anyone with the video should please publish it. APC are hiding the guy from public events because of his numerous grammatical blunders.

Chinjo2:
See where them push the APC candidate put for the group photography. A man who suppose to be the main person for which the group photograph was taken is standing fourth in the front right corner.

Lol,is it not clear to you that this will oba vs obaseki matter has cemented victory for APC? I pity you

Akpakomiza2:


Lol,is it not clear to you that this will oba vs obaseki matter has cemented victory for APC? I pity you

Oh I see your name. Akpakomiza2.

You have a dounce as a candidate who has no blue print for Edo people. No agenda, no manifesto, no nothing. You want to cash in on the disagreement between Obaseki and the palace to win Election.
Well for your information, Obaseki is not contesting Election.
Edo people are not as foolish as you are. You threw away a very competent Asue Ighodalo and you are supporting a mediocre like Monday Okpebholo.
A man that wrote WAEC at the age of 36.
You are supporting Monday who you can sit in a class and school just because of stomach infrastructure.

ChizzyBuna:
I want Thank My Parents
For deceiving me for over 28 years that Royal Kings are more stronger and powerful than anybody in the country.

I didn't even know that it is the Governors that appoint and remove traditional rulers
Until Ganduje open my eyes

If a Governor can remove a Sultan
Then all these Royals na Childs play

The governor does not stand when talking to the oba of Benin. he kneels !!!

Obaseki has moved from fighting Shuaibu to fighting the Oba. Governors behave anyhow they like during their second term.

DeepSight:
Can anyone ever try what happened in Kano in Benin? Removing and un-removing the king?

Obaseki has begun the process already. The new Edo traditional law has reduced the power of Oba of Benni, that's where it normally start.

Antoeni:
Ganduje Removed Sanusi As Emir Of Kano , Heaven Did Not Fall, The Benin Traditional Council Should Tread With Caution.
After GOD Na Government

If he tries it PDP is gone forever in Edo State for sure..

Chinjo2:


Oh I see your name. Akpakomiza2.

You have a dounce as a candidate who has no blue print for Edo people. No agenda, no manifesto, no nothing. You want to cash in on the disagreement between Obaseki and the palace to win Election.
Well for your information, Obaseki is not contesting Election.
Edo people are not as foolish as you are. You threw away a very competent Asue Ighodalo and you are supporting a mediocre like Monday Okpebholo.
A man that wrote WAEC at the age of 36.
You are supporting Monday who you can sit in a class and school just because of stomach infrastructure.

Yesterday hon balogun bankole,efosa aguebor and ward 9 leader of pdp in urhiomwon decamped from pdp.a competent candidate will unite his party and the traditional system not divide them.at this rate,asue won't win any lga

Akpakomiza2:


Lol,is it not clear to you that this will oba vs obaseki matter has cemented victory for APC? I pity you

Conflict is what APC rely upon but let me assure you that PDP is much more stronger than you thought...

Ekpenuwa:


If he tries it PDP is gone forever in Edo State for sure..

They are gone already

Chinjo2:
Abeg where is the videos where the APC candidates was talking. Anyone with the video should please publish it. APC are hiding the guy from public events because of his numerous blunders.

Have you seen the video where iguodalo said he will walk 9 days a week and the one obaseki encouraged underage voting