By Ologeh Joseph Chibu
The Oba of Benin
Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, His Royal Majesty Ewuare II, Oba of Benin and his traditional council have denounced plans to turban Sarkin Hausawa by the Hausa Community in Edo State.
In a letter addressed to the Hausa community in the State signed by the Iyase of Benin Chief Sam Igbe, rejected plans by the Hausa community to install any traditional ruler in the community.
The statement said
the Benin Traditional Council (BTC) was deeply concerned that an individual is claiming to be known as “His Royal Highness Alh. Adamu Isah Adamu” and describes himself as “Sarkin Hausawa”
The Oba rejected plans to perform a Turbaning ceremony in which one “Alh. Danjuma Garba Binkola” will be installed as “Garkuwan Hausawa Benin” on Sunday 5th May, 2024 at No. 7 Butcher Street, Off Mission Road, Benin City.
The Council informed the Nigerian Police Force and other security agencies as well as the general public that the planned event is a violation of Benin Traditional and Customary Law applicable to chieftaincy matters and therefore must NOT HOLD under any circumstances.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the BTC wish to emphasize that as the Prescribed Authority on Chieftaincy Matters within the Seven Local Government Areas of Edo South Senatorial District, the Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, His Royal Majesty Ewuare II, Oba of Benin has not given consent to, or approved the turbaning or conferment of chieftaincy title by whatever name called on any individual by the name “Alh. Danjuma Garba Binkola”; or permitted any person by the name “His Royal Highness Alh. Adamu Isah Adamu” to hold any such ceremony in Benin City or any other part of Edo South Senatorial District, Edo State.”
Consequently, it said the errant individuals are hereby urged to refrain from violating the sanctity of the Benin Traditional and Customary Law by cancelling the planned ceremony forthwith.