The Oba of Benin , Oba Ewuare II, has appointed Chief Emmanuel Iyase as District Head from the Benin Palace, over Ologbo and Ehor Dukedoms in Ikpoba-Okha and Uhunmwode Local Governments in Edo
This was revealed contained in a statement made by the Chief Press Secretary to the Oba, Osaigbovo Iguobaro, on Monday in Benin.
Oba Ewuare II admonished the newly appointed Okao to shun unethical acts that could either undermine the throne authority or bring disrepute to the dukedoms.
He admonished Chief Iyase to work in harmony with the Edionwere(elders) in the Dukedoms and with the support of designated top functionaries from the Benin Kingdom.
9News Nigeria reports that the appointment followed the suspension of the former heads of the dukedoms, Prince Owen Jackson Akenzua and Chief D. E. Igiehon for allegedly rebelling against the Benin traditional ruler.
Meanwhile, 69 Enigies are currently on suspension for alleged rebellion.
Iyase, the first Okao Eguae from the Benin Palace, will among other responsibilities, strengthen traditional leadership structures in the areas.
