The Edo Commissioner for information and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, has said that the state government has no case in court against Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin.
Briefing newsmen in Benin on Thursday, Nehikare said the Oba was being sued by the Enogie of Evbo-Obanosa/Abudu, Prof. Gregory Akenzua, and the Enogie of Egbaen-Siluko, Edomwonyi Ogiegbaen.
He said “The attention of the Edo state government has been drawn to the misinformation regarding a court case involving our revered traditional ruler, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, and some Enigie.
“The case with suit no B/29005/2023, is between Akenzua, the Enogie of Evbo-Obanosa/Abudu and Edomwonyi Iduozee Ogiegbaen, the Enogie of Egbaen-Siluko, against Oba Ewuare II.
“The Oba of Benin and the state government are defendants in the suit.
“It is sad and painful that the matter, which is essentially among brothers, has degenerated to the point of litigation.
“The government hereby appeals to all parties in the matter, being blood relatives, to work together and withdraw the matter from the court.
“They should begin a process of dialogue towards the amicable resolution of the issues in the interest of the sanctity of our most respected traditional institution,” Nehikhare said.
According to the commissioner, the state government is also open to working with all parties for a peaceful resolution of the dispute.