The Benin Traditional Council has announced the suspension of two chiefs from the palace of the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Frank Irabor, secretary of the council, said Chief John Igiehon, the Izuwako of Benin, and Chief Aimuiukpomonyako Oghogho, the Oyenmwensoba of Benin, have been suspended with immediate effect.
Irabor said the decision followed their prolonged absence from the palace, which made them unable to discharge their responsibilities.
“The public is advised to be wary of unscrupulous chiefs who are no longer functioning in the palace,” the statement read.
He added that the suspension had the approval of the Oba of Benin.