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  • Gov Okpebholo suspends Edo traditional ruler for kidnapping, killing

    Gov Okpebholo suspends Edo traditional ruler for kidnapping, killing

    Senator Monday Okpebholo of Edo State  has ordered the immediate suspension of  the Okumagbe of Uwano Kingdom, Agenebode, George Oshiapi Egabor, following recent cases of incessant kidnapping and killings in his domain.

    The Chief Press Secretary to the Edo State Governor, Fred Itua, on Monday announced the suspension in a statement, noting that the decision comes after a recent incident led to the death of a Palace Chief, Late John Ikhamate, and the subsequent arrest of the traditional ruler’s secretary, Chief Peter Omiogbemhi.

    Okpebholo seeks to address the security concerns in the area and restore peace to the Uwano Kingdom, the statement noted.

    The suspension is expected to allow for a thorough investigation into the matter and for measures to be put in place to prevent future occurrences.

    The statement said, “Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate suspension of Dr. George Oshiapi Egabor, the Okumagbe of Uwano Kingdom, Agenebode, Estako East Local Government Area of Edo State, over recent cases of incessant kidnapping and killings in his domain.

    “Already, his secretary, Chief Peter Omiogbemhi, has since been arrested by the relevant authorities, following a recent incident that led to the death of a Palace Chief, Late John Ikhamate.

    “The suspension of the traditional ruler is indefinite.”

  • The entire state has not had one single peace since you took over – Davido’s aide Isreal asks Edo Governor to resign

    The entire state has not had one single peace since you took over – Davido’s aide Isreal asks Edo Governor to resign

    Davido’s Logistics Manager, Israel Afeare, popularly known as Isreal DMW, has taken to social media to urge the incumbent Governor of Edo state, Monday Okpebholo, to resign.

    Israel DMW appeal comes at the heels of the killing of sixteen hunters who were travelling from the North on a hunting expedition to Rivers state, at Udune Efandion in the Esan North Local Government of the state.

    Taking to his Instagram, the logistics manager noted that the entire state has not been peaceful since Okpebholo emerged as governor.

    He further asked Okpebholo to hand over power to Asue Ighodalo of the People Democratic Party(PDP)  ‘who majority of we edolites truly voted as Governor.”

    He wrote: “Edo 2024. My dear Governor Okpebholo. I want to specially beg and advise that you resign and immediately hand over to Asue Ighodalo, who majority of we edolites truly voted as our Governor sir. The entire state, has not had one single peace, since you took over sir.

    “The ANCESTORS, are fully angry with the pure robbery that took place. Some Heads are too very strong to be cheated.

    “Some robberies sometimes dnt get successful. We know you have connections to cover everything sir. We know the real truth of what transpired would come out many years later, like June 12 sir. Thank you sir.”

  • Edo Governor’s uncle, Justice Obaseki dies at 93

    Justice Andrew Obaseki, uncle to the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and first Supreme Court Justice from the state has died at the age of 93 years.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that the late justice died on July 13, 2017.

    In a statement on Monday by the Secretary to the Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie, the Edo State Government said though it was pained by Justice Obaseki’s death, it would take solace in the fact that the late jurist not only distinguished himself on the apex court bench but also lived long enough to see his family continue its record of distinguished public service as the state now has an Obaseki as governor.

    Ogie said Edo State was proud that the late Justice Obaseki belonged to the Golden Year of the Supreme Court when groundbreaking judicial pronouncements were handed down.

    The statement partly, “The Edo people recall with pride and nostalgia the remarkable judicial career of Justice Obaseki which started in Benin City and culminated at the Supreme Court of Nigeria. There, he became a distinguished member of that galaxy of immortal jurists who created what is now known as the ‘Golden year of the Supreme Court of Nigeria’.

    “In the course of a long and distinguished career as a jurist at the apex court, Justice Obaseki set down groundbreaking judicial precedents and notable pronouncements in such classical decision as Governor of Lagos State v. Ojukwu; Garba v. University of Maiduguri; Obeko v. Olowo and Awolowo v. Shagari, where the principles of fair hearing, natural justice, rule of law, and the protection of the citizens from extra-judicial acts of governments were laid down and, which, till this day, form the bedrock of our jurisprudence.”

    The statement added that it was the late Justice Obaseki’s sterling achievements on the Supreme Court bench that paved the way for the likes of the late Justice Omorose Akpata and Justice S.F Uwaifo, who also did the state proud.

    It added, “We also celebrate the fact that Justice Obaseki lived long enough to see his family continue its record of distinguished public service by producing the current governor of our state, His Excellency, Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki.

    “Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Obaseki family and we are certain that at the appropriate time, the entirety of our polity will rise as one to celebrate the passing of a distinguished superstar whose memory will forever remain in our hearts as treasure and inspiration.”