Francis Ogbuagu,Benin
The Benin Monarch, Ewuare ll,Oba of Benin has suspended Chief James Okponmwense,Ezomo(the Ezomo of Benin)from Uzama N’Ihiniron group, while appointing Osaigbovo Iguabaro, (Secretary of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists,Edo State Council and the Peoples’ Daily Correspondent) as the Chief Press Secretary to the Palace.
The Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor in a statement he signed and made available to journalists in Benin said.
The Palace Chief was suspended as a result of his anti-palace activities and maintained that the suspension forbids him from exercising any authority over Uzebu Community
The statement reads in part:
“This is to inform the general public that Chief James Okponmwense
Ezomo, the Ezomo of Benin was suspended on 24th of January, 2022 by
his group – UZAMA N’IHINRON, headed by Chief Oliha of Benin. His
Suspension has been ratified by His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N
Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare I, Oba of Benin.
“Chief James Okponmwense Ezomo, the Ezomo of Benin is therefore
forbidden to exercise any authority over Uzebu community. This is a
result of his anti-Palace activities.”
On Iguabaro’s appointment,the Benin Traditional Council, Secretary said.
“This is to inform thegeneral public that Mr Osaigbovo Iguabaro has been appointed as the Chief Press Secretary to His Royal Majesty,Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo,Uku Akpolokpolo,Ewuare ll,Oba of Benin.” The statement concluded.
Meanwhile,the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council has congratulated Mr. Osaigbovo Iguobaro on his appointment as the Chief Press Secretary to the Oba of Benin, HRM, Ewuare II.
Until his appointment, Iguobaro was the Secretary of the Correspondents’ Chapel.
In a statement issued by the Chapel chairman, Nefishetu Yakubu (MRS.) thanked the Royal father for “finding one of our own worthy of the appointment”.
According to Yakubu, “I know you (Iguobaro) have worked hard to reach this point, and I am so pleased that you have been recognized for your accomplishment during your over two decades of journalism.
“Your appointment is well deserved; and I am confident that you will successfully make a good spokesman.
“The Chapel look forward to working with you in your role of interfacing with journalists and positively projecting the palace activities”.she said
