Sixty seven Enigie in Benin Kingdom have been suspended.
The Benin Traditional Council announced their suspension yesterday.
Secretary of Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor, made this known in a statement in Benin.
Irabor said that their suspension was as a result of their anti-palace and rebellious activities against the Oba of Benin and the traditional institution.
“This decision was made by Ewuare ll, Oba of Benin, due to their alleged anti-palace and rebellious activities against the Oba of Benin and the traditional institution,” he said.
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According to him, the suspended Enigie’s names have been attached to the notification for information and necessary follow-up action.
It will be recalled that some of the suspended Enigie, including Prof. Gregory Akenzua and Edomwonyi Ogiegbaen, have earlier challenged their suspension in a Benin High Court.
They argued that the Oba of Benin does not have the authority to suspend them, under the Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Law.