WATCH THE VIDEO HERE Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has abolished the new traditional councils created by his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, in Edo South senatorial district. The governor also restored the statutory financial entitlements of the Benin Traditional Council (BTC) and ordered that the status quo before the creation of the now abolished councils be maintained. This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua in Benin City. “This administration also hereby abolishes the new traditional councils in Edo South, created by the last administration,” the statement read.
EDO: Okpebholo restores Oba of Benin’s full powers
