Benin City – Hold on to your crowns! The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has just dropped a royal bombshell: 67 chiefs have been suspended for what the palace calls “rebellion.”
Imagine the palace drama! The Benin Traditional Council isn’t mincing words. They say these chiefs were up to “anti-palace activities” that threatened the whole traditional system. Frank Irabor, the Council Secretary, made it clear: this suspension is immediate, it’s final, and the Oba’s decision is non-negotiable. Ouch!
Big names like Prof. Gregory Akenzua and Edomwonyi Ogiegbaen are on the list. The official naughty list, that is!
Chiefs Fight Back!
But wait, the story doesn’t end there. Some of these suspended chiefs aren’t taking it lying down. They’ve lawyered up and headed to the Benin High Court! They’re challenging the Oba’s authority, arguing they’re protected by the Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Law.
This whole situation is like a tug-of-war between old traditions and modern law. It’s raising some serious questions about how much power a royal ruler should have today. This case could change the game for traditional leaders everywhere and shake up the power dynamics in the Benin Kingdom! What happens next? Stay tuned!
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