Obey your community head, Oba of Benin tells Obaretin elders, youths

The Oba of Benin,  His Royal Majesty,  Ewuare II,  has urged elders and youths of Obaretin community in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State to respect lawful decisions of the head, Pa. Igiebor Imuetinyan.

He also  urged  the people to seek the approval of the community’s head before carrying out any administrative function in the area.

Chief Stanley Obamwonyi, the Esere of Benin City,  who spoke on behalf of  the traditional ruler,  disclosed this   after listening to the people  who had earlier submitted various petitions bothering on the leadership crisis in the area.

He explained that despite the health challenges of  Imuetinyan, he remains the duly appointed head of Obaretin, as approved by the  traditional ruler,” he said.

He  also  urged   an  elder  in the community, Pa. Igiebor Omokaro and other  relevant stakeholders  to     abstain  from  activities that could undermine peaceful co-existence.

“Odionwere is the only one authorised  by  Omo N’Oba   to administer the community on his behalf.

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