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  • Edo monarchs at war over land

    There is a looming war between Uzairue and Auchi communities in Estako West local government area over alleged unprintable words used by the Otaru of Auchi, HRH Aliru Momoh, Ikelebe III on the state Deputy Governor, Hon Philip Shaibu.

    The lingering crisis between both communities was said to be over a parcel of land on which the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) installed its sub-station.

    It was gathered that the TCN sub-stations could not be installed for over three years following ownership of the disputed land between‎ both communities until the intervention of the State Government.

    The Otaru of Auchi was said to have worked out on Hon Shaibu after using unsavoury utterances when he was at Auchi to represent Governor Godwin Obaseki to mark the Muslims celebration of Sallah last Friday.

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    Peeved by the abuse of one its prominent subjects, the Ogieneni of Uzairue, HRH Kadiri Imonikhe Omogbai IV, in a statement he personally signed warned that “the Uzairue will resist any attempt from the palace of the Otaru to rubbish, embarrass, hurt or tarnish the image of Shaibu”.

    The Ogieneni stated that the utterances of the Otaru of Auchi was aimed at embarrassing Shaibu.

    He said the friendly and accommodating nature must not be taken for granted by the Otaru of Auchi.

    The Ogieneni of Uzairue insisted that the land on which the TCN sub-station is cited belongs to the Uzairue saying it was unthinkable for any community, not even Auchi Kingdom to lay claim to the said land.

    He said the community released it because the State Government needed it for the good of the Etsako and the Afemai people in general.

    According to him, “In as much as we are very ready to live in peace with our neighbours, the Uzairue are not ready to yield an inch of their God-given land to any community not even Auchi.

    “We want to call on the state government and relevant security agencies to check the excesses of the Otaru of Auchi and his unguarded and overzealous palace Chiefs to avert the breakdown of law and order in the local government”.

    ‎In his reaction, the Otaru of Auchi, Aliru Momoh, Ikelebe III, said the Ogieneni “has right to do what he should do.

    “That right is given to man by God. I won’t join issues with him. I want to wait to see what Government will do”.

    The Otaru added that he has great love for his community and does not want any ‎of his subjects to die over land.

    “Government has the duty and responsibility to investigate. Government cannot judge without looking at the evidence. If Government does that that would be injustice,” the Otaru said.

  • Monarch blames Nigeria’s problem on injustice

    Monarch blames Nigeria’s problem on injustice

    The traditional ruler of Auchi, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Aliru H. Momoh, Ikelebe III, Otaru of Auchi, has said that the problems confronting Nigeria were due to injustice.

    He said leaders at all level must ensure justice to both rich and poor members of the public.

    The Otaru who charged traditional rulers across the country to administer justice in their domains to foster peace, progress and economic development said the problem militating against the country today was because injustice has been allowed to thrive.

    He spoke at the 21 Auchi Day Annual Celebration of Allah held at the Palace grounds in Edo North.

    HRH Momoh noted that traditional rulers are next to God based on their roles adding that peace would always elude any society where injustice is allowed to reign.

    According to him, “Traditional rulers are next to Almighty God because he has given us the earth to take care of and what we need to do is to ensure that justice prevails in whatever we do because justice has no boundary. Justice does not have father, brother or sister.

    “In Nigeria today, I believe justice is not applied in anything we do and that is why we are having problems. When there is injustice you will observe restlessness and that is a big problem. The nation must give justice to both the rich and the poor.

    “So, whatever we do, we must ensure that justice prevails. The problems we are facing today is because of injustice. So as traditional, we have it as our own responsibility to ensure justice is served to everyone without minding who is involved”

    Governor Godwin Obaseki urged the people to promote the culture of peace for rapid economic development of the people.

    Obaseki who was represented by the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Hon. Mariam Abubakar said the government has bent on driving the economic of the state through agriculture and that the people of the community should make effort to key into its programme.

    “We want to drive our economy through agriculture and that is why we are making lands available to farmers and giving out empowerments for people to set up their farms.

    “I thank the Otaru of Auchi for ensuring that peace reigns in Auchi Kingdom and we will continue to support Auchi Kingdom and other communities in the state in terms of development and empowerment of our women and youths”.

  • Edo traditional rulers ask Adjoto to vacate seat

    Edo traditional rulers ask Adjoto to vacate seat

    The days of Hon Kabiru Adjoto as the Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly may be numbered as traditional rulers in the state have insisted that a lawmaker from Edo Central senatorial district must be made Speaker for the purpose of equity and justice.

    Hon Adjoto who hails from the same senatorial district with the Deputy Governor, Hon Philip Shaibu, emerged Speaker last week after the impeachment of Hon Justin Okonoboh, a lawmaker from Edo Central.

    The traditional rulers spoke yesterday at a summit of Edo North and Edo Central traditional rulers held at Auchi, headquarters of Estako West local government area.

    Otaru of Auchi, HRH Alhaji Aliru Momoh, Ikelebe III, who addressed journalist at the end of the summit, said they supported comments of the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewaure II, who described the action of the lawmakers as an act of barbarism and hooliganism.

    The Otaru noted that the power balancing factor in the state has been displaced with the removal of Okonoboh as Speaker.

    His words, “We are meeting the Oba. We will send delegation to the Benin Monarch to inform him that we support him on his comments as regards what happened at the Edo State House of Assembly.

    “We feel that equity, justice must prevail. Edo Central must have somebody who should be the Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly. We are going to see what we can do to bring justice to the state over that matter. A balancing factor has to be made which was in place. That has been displaced and it is not a good thing for us if we have to navigate justice.”

    On the call for restructuring by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the Otaru stated that they resolved that Nigeria does not need restructuring but justice and restructuring of the heart.

    He said there would no clamour for restructuring if every Nigerian were treated equally.

    His words, “We felt that restructuring is nothing to do other than justice. Justice has no boundary. Everybody has to be treated equally. We appeal that everybody has to restructure their heart to do the good thing.

    “Restructuring is not the problem of this country but the restructuring of our heart to the belief that we are all one nation. If we have good roads, water, railways, nobody will be talking about restructuring because the poor and the rich will have an environment that provides for all. The structure of wages and salaries is lopsided. We feel that the salary of the top should reduce and the bottom should rise. There should be a living wage for the low income earners.”

     

  • Buhari will take Nigeria to the apex – Otaru of Auchi

    Buhari will take Nigeria to the apex – Otaru of Auchi

    Traditional ruler of Auchi, HRH Alhaji Aliru Momoh, Ikelebe III, the Otaru of Auchi, has said that the initial difficulties experienced under the administration of President Mohammadu Buhari was meant to take Nigeria to the apex.

    The Otaru of Auchi said Buhari has brought Progressive change to the country.

    He spoke at his palace when Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu broke the Ramadan fast with Muslims traditional rulers in Edo North Senatorial district.

    The Auchi Monarch said Buhari was celebrated in all the countries he visited and that such was already transforming into reality in the country.

    He assured Governor Obaseki of their support as they did to his predecessor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.

    According to him, “We will be behind you. You are doing your work quietly. There is a being constructed to Awain now. You are superbly divine to do things for this state’s it were with your predecessor.

    “We are honored by your visit to commiserate with Muslim traditional rulers in Edo North.”

    On his part, Governor Obaseki urged the traditional rulers to use the Ramadan period to pray for the quick recovery of President Buhari.

    Obaseki noted that the country has come out stronger despite the initial challenges.

    He said, “There is a lot to be grateful to Allah for. We have gone through a lot in this country. We have come out stronger and we understand the challenge we face.

    “We should use the Ramadan to see ourselves as one. I encourage you to pray for our state, country and President Buhari.”