Benin Development Union Condemns Attempts to Undermine Oba’s Throne, Exonerates Obaseki
By Kabir Akintayo
The Benin Development Union (BeDU) has vehemently denounced attempts by some Community Youth Chairmen in Edo state undermining the sacred throne of the Oba of Benin.
In a statement titled ‘Aiguobasimwin, Obayantor, Auguobatile, Aiguobataekpen: The throne of the Oba is sacred, and Edo State Government treasure these non-negotiable and incontrovertible Benin values’, signed by the Director of Legal Services (BeDU) Joseph Otamere Uwumarenogie on Friday, accused the Association of OKAEGHELEs of being behind the attack on the Oba.
Highlighting the collaborative efforts between Oba Ewuare II OGIDIGAN and Governor Godwin Obaseki in disbanding Community Development Associations (CDAs) from the state, BeDU expressed concern over the resurgence of these groups, now masquerading as the Association of OKAEGHELEs.
“These nefarious activities threaten to disrupt the unity between the Oba and the state government, posing a threat to peace and development,” the group said.
Addressing ongoing legal actions against the Oba of Benin and the state government, BeDU denounced attempts to exploit the situation for political gain.
The union called for the withdrawal of these cases and vowed to take legal action against those responsible for inciting discord.
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The statement read in part: “The discerning members of the public in Nigeria and across the globe are fully abreast of the incontrovertible facts of like the Oba of Benin, Edo State Government is a defendant in the legal action filed by some Dukes (Enigies) of the Oba of Benin in the State High Court.
“The court papers unmistakely ascertain this fact. Expectedly, the patron clienteles of the disbanded CDAs will stop at nothing in ensuring a comeback, through a mischievous break in the bond of unity between our highly revered Omo’ N’ Oba and Edo State Governor.
“So, these enemies of peace and the ease of private and public properties development are shamelessly hiding under a disjuncted political party to fan the embers of core Benins antagonism against Edo State Governor and the ruling People’s Democratic Party.
“Naysayers must expressly realize that the Oba of Benin is a diplomat of very high repute, and not one that is giving to pedestrian rationalizations, especially, those seeking to making political capital out of this absolutely ridiculous court process. We condemn in strong terms the destabilizing intentions of the plaintiffs, and we accordingly call on them to immediately withdraw this case, even as we pledge to file a separate court action against them to bring the full weight of the law on their despicable, abominable and very sacrilegious conducts.
“All those behind the misinformation, disinformation, stoking of Oba Palace, and Government House tension, as well as false characterization of Edo State Governor , Edo State Government, as well as the Peoples Democratic Party over the court action by the Enigies should desist forthwith, as we will not hesitate to initiate or invoke institutional measures against these glorified terrorists afflicting the peace and palpable harmony in Edo State as the gubernatorial election draws near.”
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