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Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has insisted that the ban on Okaighele (community youth leaders) activities in seven local governments in Edo South Senatorial district is still in force.

Recall that the Oba of Benin Palace had on June 7, 2024, kicked against the action of the Edo State Government.

While addressing the Okaigheles who protested to Palace, Chief Osaro Idah, the Obazelu of Benin, who spoke on behalf of the monarch, had said Okaighele is not something that can be banned by fiat as they belong to the Benin ancestors.

According to the Palace, Okaighele represents a segment of the aged-long Benin traditional istrative structure.


“Okaighele didn’t start in this Century. As you have age grades, and senior sons, so we have them. When Odionwere (village head) is appointed by the Oba, Okaighele assist the Odionwere in the daily istration of the domain on daily basis.”

But reacting to the Palace’s comments, the Edo government said Okaighele and cultists pose the most severe threat to the security and stability of the state.

The Commissioner for Orientation and Communication, Chris Nehikhare, who spoke on behalf of the government said Okaighele’s was made in the interest of public safety.

He described the development as a move to curb the alarming rise in cult-related activities.

“The Edo State Security Council data has shown that these two groups (Okaigheles and cultists) pose the most severe threat to the security and stability of the State, resulting in the decision of the Council to place a total ban on the criminal groups”.

“While we respect the tradition and customs of our communities, it is important to note that the safety and security of our citizens must always come first”.

“Chief Osaro Idah, Obazalu of Benin’s contradictory statement does not change the gravity of the situation at hand, and we stand by our decision to enforce this ban on Okaigheles to protect the lives of our people.”

He warned that government would not allow any individual or organization no matter now highly placed to undermine the efforts of the State Security Council to protect the lives and property.

“We reiterate that the activities of cultists, Okaigheles and their sponsors remain banned in the State and we will spare no effort to ensure that those who flout the ban are made to face the full weight of the Law,” he said.

https://dailytrust.com/obaseki-dares-benin-palace-insists-on-groups-ban/?

Is he still fighting the Oba? He should election is around the corner.

Obaseki, Oba don dey go market las las,

Benin Traditional institution is been embarrassed seems the gods no get powers again

The Oba just doesn't understand that he is NOT in the 15th Century.

He believes the Governor should be taking orders from him.

The Oba also thinks he is or should be in TOTAL charge of the Edo South (Bini Speaking) Senatorial part of the State.

That is, and remains the problem he has with the Governor. For political reasons, the Governor has been too patient with him.

jrizlybey:
Is he still fighting the Oba? He should election is around the corner.

I'm surprised. I thought the matter has subsided.

Former Delta Governor Okowa was just so smart. He left the governor position without any noise.

Wondering what would be the case of Obaseki

Make we see person wey get power between Government and monarch

Dey play....Oba of Benin think say him get say for Edo state LoL....rebel against government,then you will have a say

This is the most political oba in the history of obaship in Edo state.Community youth leaders are mostly touts and cultist who have been terrorizing residents of various communities.Recently most cult killings have been traced to them and you tell me the governor does not have power to ban them??Before this ban if you wan build house for Benin you go hear wen

helinues:
Former Delta Governor Okowa was just so smart. He left the governor position without any noise.

Wondering what would be the case of Obaseki

Nothing will be his case,he will go back to his business

🫤

MrProlific95:
Obaseki, Oba don dey go market las las,

Benin Traditional institution is been embarrassed seems the gods no get powers again

Governors get enough power and money to go any length to fortify themselves too

Politics for Nigeria nobe chise play na

NitaNot:
The Oba just doesn't understand that he is NOT in the 15th Century.

He believes the Governor should be taking orders from him.

The Oba also thinks he is or should be in TOTAL charge of the Edo South (Bini Speaking) Senatorial part of the State.

That is, and remains the problem he has with the Governor. For political reasons, the Governor has been too patient with him.

The oba has been against Obaseki from the onset. Don't know why though

Oshey!
Oya, Obaseki show dem say 2024 no be 1950 wen Oba no dey go market.

Na your hand Power dey naw, so use am as you like and oppress anybody but Sha no forget say you go soon comot for Govnor office ooo.

The poster be like Nollywood Film
Royal See Finish Part 1 & 2

Noted.

Mm

Obaseki should be care. He have few months to live office. He should that Oba words is very powerful.

Hmmm

Nki

Isokiscool:
This is the most political oba in the history of obaship in Edo state.Community youth leaders are mostly touts and cultist who have been terrorizing residents of various communities.Recently most cult killings have been traced to them and you tell me the governor does not have power to ban them??Before this ban if you wan build house for Benin you go hear wen

Comments readers association... Gather here

Egungun dey go express oOoOO
Make Oba b kiaful Dethronement fit sub if matters escalate.


Where is commissioner for local government and chieftaincy, sharply serve OBA warning and suspension first. Him mind go touch ground 💯

If truly they have been linked to cult killings,the Oba should look into the allegations and restructure the okaigheles since it's an age long thing. The youths of today are too fast in decorating traditions.
On the other side,the Edo state government shouldn't be in a haste to ban them Present evidences to the oba,then a discussion and agreement should be reached by the Oba on the acts of the okaigheles.
No be to show who get authority

may the DIETY SLAP THIS OBASEKI TO DEAFNESS

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After that infamous trip to misyarn in Aso Rock, PDP governor has been on his case. If they could castrate Emir of Kano, Oba's own is a matter of time. The Oba will learn how much power he truly weighs when he realizes that it will be a common Commissioner of Chieftaincy Affairs that will draft his sack letter by proxy. His people will threaten fire and brimstone, then go and rest after 1 week.

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As much as I respect the rule of law, it pains to see how traditional institutions are treated.

In this case though, if the said groups truly engage in criminal activities, they should stay banned for the greater good.

But I really wish traditional stools across the country can stay out of politics to be accorded better regards

less than 3 months to handover .Anyway, otogba . EDO nor be lagos . OBASEKI wan drag OBA b4 he leave .


Ewooo orisa

This Obaseki just dey do anyhow. Another Failure in disguise may turn to some people Saint and Messiah in the nearest future like the Agulu feminist voice man.😎

If care is not taken Obaseki will depose Omon'oba before he leaves

Anguldi:
Make Oba b kiaful Dethronement fit sub if matters escalate.


Where is commissioner for local government and chieftaincy, sharply serve OBA warning and suspension first. Him mind go touch ground 💯

Lol, make he ask Sanusi and co

NitaNot:
The Oba just doesn't understand that he is NOT in the 15th Century.

He believes the Governor should be taking orders from him.

The Oba also thinks he is or should be in TOTAL charge of the Edo South (Bini Speaking) Senatorial part of the State.

That is, and remains the problem he has with the Governor. For political reasons, the Governor has been too patient with him.

You are right .the oba dont want to respect himself