The people of Odighi village in Ovia North Eastl local government area of Edo state have kicked against Enogie Osaretin Akenzua ruling from the Diaspora.
The residents alleged that the continuous stay of the Duke in London, United Kingdom, where he currently administers his oversight and leadership functions over the people, is unacceptable to them.
The Ozukpogieha (third most elderly man) in the village, Pa Andrew Amayo, stated this during the resident’s peaceful protest to the Oba of Benin Palace in Benin City.
He appealed to HRM, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin to approve the installation of Mr Johnbull Amayo (second most elderly man) in Odighi village as the next Odionwere (Village head) after the death of the former Odionwere, Mr. Osadiaye Amayo’s burial rites in 2015.
He also appealed to the Oba of Benin to sanction a suspended Duke (Enogie) for allegedly siding with dissident Dukes against the great Benin throne.
Also, the people of Igbekgue community in Orhionmwon local government area of the state appealed to the Oba of Benin to intervene in the tussle over Igbekhue chieftaincy stool in accordance with Benin customs.
The elders who spoke through Mr Thomas Omoregie during a protest to Oba Palace, appealed to Oba Ewuare II, to uphold the suspension of Igbekhue Village Duke, HRH. Samson Osemwegie, who was earlier suspended by Oba Erediauwa (of blessed memory).