November 23, (THEWILL) – The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has suspended the Enogie (Duke or Village Head) of Uhogua village in Ovia North East Local Government Area Of Edo State, Osagumwenro Eki Eresoyen, over allegations of misconduct and dereliction of duties.
A press statement issued on Thursday, by the Chief Press Secretary, Osaigbovo Iguobaro, directed Ozukpogieva (the second most elderly man) in the village, Omonuwa Moses, as acting Duke.
Elder Moses will be assisted by other elders, including Ohen-Ovia (priest), Festus Omorefe; the Ozukpogieha (third most elderly man), Isaac Osayande; and the Ozukpogiene (fourth most elderly man), Samuel Imaruagheru, as well as the Okaighele of Uhogua, John Ohiegbomwan, to administer the village on his behalf, pending the appointment of Odionwere (village head) in due course.
The monarch enjoined the village elders, who had sought his intervention to deliver them from the jaws of their oppressors, to make peace and be law-abiding in discharging their duties, for the overall development of the area, in line with Benin customs and tradition.
