Bisi Olaniyi, Benin and Elo Edremoda, Warri
THE Ojuaga I of Egbema Clan, Ovia Southwest Local Government Area of Edo State, Henry Binidodogha, has has called on people to shun violence and live in peace.
He spoke on Sunday in his palace while reacting to plans by some people from Delta State to instigate violence against him.
The monarch noted that his ascendancy to the throne since March 25, 2018, was endorsed by the elders, chiefs and leaders of the seven major Egbema communities in Ovia Southwest, particularly Ofunama, Jamagie 1 and 2, Ugbolukanga, Abere, Gbeoba and Ajakurama.
He said he was only waiting for Oba Ewuare’s blessings.
According to Binidodogha, his insistence on peaceful co-existence did not go well with some elements who continually try to blackmail him, and instigate violence and mayhem in Edo State.
Some chiefs from Egbema clan, led by Chief Thomas Abel from Ofunama, said the people were desirous of development, ‘which could only be achieved in a peaceful atmosphere’.
Abel said: “We are peaceful people. Security agencies should get to the root of the evil plot emanating from Delta State to cause mayhem in Edo State.
“The agents of violence should be dealt with according to the law.”
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But Egbema Kingdom in Delta State has reaffirmed Binidodougha’s ban. The kingdom cuts across Warri North and Ovia South West councils in Delta and Edo states.
A statement yesterday by Council of Chiefs from the nine villages of the kingdom – D. M. Bubor; Inspector Sele; Johnbull Adaun; Chief W. B. Igbiriki; Joseph Fedisegha; Goddey Omokenitu; Ebi Eyenmi; Simeon Igbedikuro; J. P. Owilly and Abudu Poweilatei, said at no time did the people of Egbema crown Binidodougha with any title. They said the ‘Ojuaga I’ is alien.
“The kingdom disowns Binidodougha and his followers, and urges indigenes of the kingdom to refrain from dealing with him,” they said.
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