Return of Artifacts: Edo State Govt. Will Not Go Against Oba's Interest- Obaseki.

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By Lucky Isibor.


Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has assured that the Edo State government under his watch will not go into conflict with the revered Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare ll and the Benin Royal family over the expected return of the looted Benin artifacts and   warned individuals, groups whether in or out of government not to engage in any form of disrespectful exchages with the Benin Royal Palace.

                     Oba Ewuare ll

In a statement signed by the Secretary to the Edo State Govermenmet, Osarodion Ogie (Esq) and made available to journalists said that there's no conflict of interest of the Edo State government and that of His Royal Majesty, the Oba of Benin. Expressing concern over a palace statement issued last week, the government statement assured that Governor Obaseki has displayed and will continue to display high respect for the traditional institution adding that the concerns of the Benin Monarch will be discussed and addressed.

"The attention of the Edo State Government (EDSG) has been drawn to the widely publicized media statement issued by the Palace of His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II.

"It is concerning that the statement appears to have created the impression that there is a major conflict between the interests of the EDSG and His Royal Majesty with regards to the laudable national milestone of having our highly valued artefacts returned home to Nigeria.

"The Government of Edo State and the Governor have always acted transparently and in consonance with existing Federal and State laws in all matters relating to the proposed return of the artefacts and monuments.

"The actions of the government thus far on this issue have been driven by selfless, patriotic considerations and in the best interest of Edo State and Edo people.

"The Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has displayed and will continue to display immense respect for our traditional institutions and therefore will continue to make effort to secure a private audience with His Royal Majesty to discuss his concerns."

The statement adds that, "The Governor has consequently ordered that on no account should anyone, whether in government or acting independently, engage in disrespectful exchanges and/or altercation with our revered Royal Majesty and the Benin Royal Palace."

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