Professor Gregory Akenzua, the Enogie (Duke) of Evbuobanosa Dukedom in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo has been suspended by Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, for allegedly leading rebellion against the throne.
The suspension of Prof. Akenzua followed complaints and protests against him by elders across the six communities in Evbuobanosa Dukedom, failure to carry out his assigned duties as well as leading a revolt against the Benin throne.
Prof. Akenzua also led delegation of Enigie to Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo in November 2022 for the purpose of breaking up the Benin Kingdom, according to a statement from the Oba of Benin palace.
According to the statement, Akenzua led a delegation to the governor requesting the government to constitute a parallel Benin Traditional Council (BTC) for seven Local government Areas in Edo South Senatorial district.
This, it was noted, was in outright disrespect and disregard to the Palace, thereby fuelling agitations to Balkanize Benin Kingdom. the palace said in the statement signed by Mr Osaigbovo Iguobaro, Chief Press Secretary to Oba Ewuare 11.
According to the statement, the suspension of Prof Akenzua was endorsed on Sunday by Oba Ewuare 11.
The statement said, “the Enogie’s suspension arose from several complaints and protests against him by elders across the six communities in Evbuobanosa Dukedom.
“These comprised Evbuobanosa, Abudu, Igue-Ohenza, Idu-dolor, Iru and Evbuohen.”
It said the palace endorsed the communities’ protest letter for the Enogie’s suspension following his refusal to heed fellow Enigies’s call to apologise to the Royal Father.
The statement said “the elders indicted Prof. Akenzua for colluding with the suspended Enogie of Egbaen-Siluko Dukedom, Edomwonyi Iduozee Ogiegbaen of misconduct, failure to perform his duties and allegation of attempted ploy to organise a revolt against the Benin throne.”
It said that Prof. Akenzua allegedly led delegation of Enigie to Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo in November 2022.
According to the statement, the delegation went to see the governor requesting the government to constitute a parallel Benin Traditional Council (BTC) for seven Local government Areas in Edo South Senatorial district, with outright disrespect and disregard to the Palace, thereby fuelling agitations to Balkanize Benin Kingdom.
“Addressing the elders from the communities in his palace at the weekend, Oba Ewuare II highlighted the trust deficit among the Enogie’s fold that stirred emotions that transcend logic.
“I want everyone to hear this that some Dukes the Palace sent to represent the throne are behaving funny.
‘Why can’t we call or invite them to answer the complaints? They have also resolved never to retrace their steps from the path of perfidy”, Oba Ewuare II said.
“Elders you have all heard all that have been said.
“Look after the area. Do not fight. Don’t allow anyone to fight or quarrel or entertain any form of disagreement or division among you.”
Earlier, spokespersons from the various communities, conveyed their regrets to Oba’s palace and appealed to Oba Ewuare to strip Prof. Akenzua of traditional duties and insubordination.
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