The Oba of Benin, Omo N'Oba N'Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has deposed the traditional priest of Okhuoromi Community in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, Ovbokhan Igbinovia over alleged abominable traditional practices in including alleged forceful and illegal demolition and acquisition of land and structure.
A statement by the Oba's Chief Press Secretary, Osaigbovo Iguobaro said Igbinovia was stripped of his title by the Benin monarch after reviewing his alleged activities including land grabbing, extortion, and unauthorized private properties demolition allegations in clear violation of Benin customs and tradition, levelled against him by some individuals.
The Obazelu of Benin Kingdom, Chief Osaro Idah conveyed the Oba's decision to elders of Okhuoromi led by its Odionwere (village head), Pa. Oghagbon Edosomwan who was mandated to
administer the area on his behalf henceforth.
Chief Idah who was joined by other Palace Chiefs, Isaac Oyeoba (Oyeoba of Benin) and Chief Uyi Okungbowa (Ogua of Benin) while addressing Okhuoromi elders and victims of land grabbing and property demolition in Oba Palace in Benin City, said anyone who contravenes the verdict will incur the wrath of the law and ancestors.
Oba Ewuare II stated that the Benin throne does not support acts of lawlessness and criminality under any guise, while distancing the Benin palace from the alleged sacrileges by the removed priest and urged Okhuoromi people to eschew violence.
The Oba also assured victims of land grabbing and extortion who were caught in the deposed Priest's web and his agents as well as his privies that justice will be served in due course.
He noted that Palace Chiefs have been assigned to further investigate and access to the level of damages in the Community, and urged individuals with claims regarding the issues at stacked to channel their complaints with pictorial video evidence to the appropriate authorities.
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