Gov Okpebholo revokes appointments of two traditional rulers

Gov Okpebholo revokes appointments of two traditional rulers

The Edo State Government has revoked the appointments of Zaiki Luckman Odamah III and Bamidele Obaitan as the traditional rulers of the Ikpeshi/Egbigere Clan and Ososo Kingdom in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, respectively. DAILY POST reports that the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Benin City. Ikhilor said the revocation followed a review of the circumstances surrounding ongoi…

Okpebholo Removes 2 Edo Traditional Rulers

BENIN CITY, Nigeria — Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has dismissed the traditional rulers of Ososo and Ikpeshi/Egbegere clans in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area following disputes over succession and leadership legitimacy in both communities. The affected monarchs are Bamidele Obaitan of the Ososo Kingdom and Zaiki Luckman Odamah III of the Ikpeshi/Egbegere Clan. Their removal was announced on Thursday, November 13, 2025, in a statement iss…

Okpebholo Sacks Two Monarchs Over Leadership Disputes

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has relieved two traditional rulers in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of their positions following ongoing disputes over community leadership. The affected monarchs are His Royal Highness Bamidele Obaitan of the Ososo Kingdom and Zaiki Luckman Odamah III of the Ikpeshi/Egbegere Clan. The decision was announced in a statement signed... The post Okpebholo Sacks Two Monarchs Over Leadership Disputes appeared …