Benin Kingdom Suspends Five Functionaries For ‘Unauthorised’ Visit To Ooni Of Ife

Date: 27-04-2024 9:50 pm (1 month ago) | Author: Mister Jay Wonder
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In a recent development, the Benin Traditional Council (BTC) has announced the suspension of five functionaries in the Benin Kingdom, citing their involvement in sacrilegious behavior contrary to Benin customs and traditions.

According to a statement released by the BTC and signed by the Iyase (Prime Minister) of Benin, Chief Sam Ugbe, the suspension was prompted by the functionaries' visit to the Ooni of Ife, during which they falsely represented themselves as emissaries of the Oba of Benin.

The statement identified the suspended individuals as Johnbull Igbinosun, Iduhonre (Ihogbe), S.E. Aigbiremwen, Efesieoghoba (Ogbelaka), along with two other Ogbelaka functionaries named Ogbeide Osagie and Osamudiame Edo.

During their visit to the Ooni of Ife, the functionaries purportedly proclaimed themselves as subjects of the Ooni and provided inaccurate and disjointed accounts of the historical connection between the Benin Royal Dynasty and the Ooni-ship of Ife.

While refraining from reiterating the well-established historical ties between the two thrones, the BTC urged the public to disregard the misleading narratives presented by the suspended individuals.

To provide clarity on the matter, the BTC directed the public to refer to the authoritative account of the connection between the Benin Royal Dynasty and the Ooni-ship of Ife as documented in the book titled "I Remain, Sir, Your Obedient Servant" authored by the late Oba Erediauwa, Oba of Benin.

Describing the conduct of the functionaries as inappropriate and sacrilegious, the BTC emphasized the gravity of their actions, which it deemed as disrespectful to traditional history and damaging to the reputation of Benin custom.

In accordance with the authority vested in the Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, as the Prescribed Authority over Benin Custom, the BTC announced the immediate suspension of the identified individuals from their roles as Benin traditional functionaries.

The general public has been advised to refrain from engaging with the suspended functionaries in any traditional capacity throughout the duration of their suspension.


Posted: at 27-04-2024 09:50 PM (1 month ago) | Addicted Hero
- Jiiitk4 at 27-04-2024 10:33 PM (1 month ago)
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What a misrepresentation. Well-done BTC
Posted: at 27-04-2024 10:33 PM (1 month ago) | Gistmaniac
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- gogoman at 27-04-2024 10:37 PM (1 month ago)
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 Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
Posted: at 27-04-2024 10:37 PM (1 month ago) | Grande Master
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- Wazubia at 27-04-2024 10:55 PM (1 month ago)
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ALL THIS ROYAL SHIT OF A THING. HISTORY WITHOUT PROPER RECORDLY DOCU  OR PICTURE TO SHOW EVIDENCE, IS BULLSHIT. Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
Posted: at 27-04-2024 10:55 PM (1 month ago) | Gistmaniac
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- kp45 at 28-04-2024 06:08 AM (1 month ago)
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Ok bitcoin
Posted: at 28-04-2024 06:08 AM (1 month ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Igbonto at 28-04-2024 07:29 AM (1 month ago)
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As a republican, all this redundant throne that add no value to any of our society should be abolished, make them go work, they are not more Nigerian than me, meanwhile both Oba  are of the same lineage, and he will suspend a citizen for visiting the brother, what a world, the word love does not exist when ego is bruised amongst them. 
Posted: at 28-04-2024 07:29 AM (1 month ago) | Newbie
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- Igbonto at 28-04-2024 07:30 AM (1 month ago)
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As a republican, all this redundant throne that add no value to any of our society should be abolished, make them go work, they are not more Nigerian than me, meanwhile both Oba  are of the same lineage, and he will suspend a citizen for visiting the brother, what a world, the word love does not exist when ego is bruised amongst them.  
Posted: at 28-04-2024 07:30 AM (1 month ago) | Newbie
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- fineboy77 at 28-04-2024 10:05 AM (1 month ago)
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 Huh? Huh?

Posted: at 28-04-2024 10:05 AM (1 month ago) | Addicted Hero
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