Oba Of Benin Did Not Authorize Manhandling Of Pedro Obaseki –Palace

By Daniel Dafe

The Benin Traditional Council has said that “the unfortunate incidence in which Pedro Obaseki was manhandled was not authorized by the Oba of Benin.”

This was contained in a public announcement on Wednesday signed by Frank Irabor, Secretary, Benin Traditional Council.

He added: “And it cannot be authorized because it is not in the character of our revered monarch to do so,” saying “the Oba of Benin is a peace-loving father to all.”

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He continued: “The Benin Traditional Council also wish to advice our youth not to take the laws into their hands on any issue no matter the degree of provocation. They should always respect the laws of the land in all actions and utterances and allow appropriate Security Agencies handle all matters.
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“His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare Il,CFR,Oba of Benin,wish you all a happy new year,” he concluded.