A pressure group, the Concerned People of Benin Nation (CPBN) has accused the Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki of crossing Benin red lines over what it termed, ‘sacrilegious disrespect’ to Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo and the revered Benin throne.
The group on Tuesday in a statement dubbed ‘this affliction against Benin people must end’, issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Governor to tender an unreserved written public apology to the first Class traditional ruler to correct the baleful wrongs he committed against the Benin and its people.
The group declared its stance a press statement read by Prof. Amen Uhunmwangho, which he signed along with other members of the group, including (Dr) Jacob Abusomwan,
Barr. Osarenkhoe
Leftist Agho Omobude
Mr. Iyamu Osaro Culture
Comrade Eseosa Omoregbee.
Chief Omuemu Etinosa.
They insisted that the apology, they insist, should also be published in at least three national Newspapers and the withdrawal of lawsuits allegedly filed by suspended Enigie (Benin Dukes) against the Oba of Benin.
The CPBN, which represents a broad Coalition of Edo State residents, also demands an immediate halt to the ongoing construction of a Museum for repatriated Benin artefacts, which they claim is being built without the Oba’s approval.
The Coalition also call for the reallocation of lands and properties whose Certificates of Occupancy were revoked by the Governor, affecting prominent individuals, including Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and late Captain Hosa Okunbor.
The group further demanded the return of communal lands it claim were illegally acquired by the State government, and the payment of salaries and allowances to 14 Edo State House of Assembly members who have been unconstitutionally denied their seats for four years.
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