Edokpayi said in a press statement that it beats his imagination to note that the Secretary to Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Frank Irabor has been fingered as a principal actor fanning the embers of the crisis.
Oba Ewuare II
The Oba Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has disowned two groups which he described as “impostors“ fronting for the return of artifacts which the British looted from the palace in 1897. x
This was contained in a statement jointly signed by the Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Mr Frank Irabor, and the Secretary, Oba Ewuare II Foundation, Mr Dennis Osaretin on Monday in Benin and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
The statement reads in part: “The individuals and persons who parade themselves as official representatives of the “Legacy Restoration Trust“ and “Legal Restoration Trust“ were neither known nor authorized by the Oba of Benin.”
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The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has disowned two groups which he described as “impostors” fronting for the return of artifacts which the British looted from the palace in 1897.
This was contained in a statement jointly signed by the Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Frank Irabor, and the Secretary, Oba Ewuare II Foundation, Dennis Osaretin on Monday in Benin and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
The statement reads in part: “The individuals and persons who parade themselves as official representatives of the ‘Legacy Restoration Trust’ and ‘Legal Restoration Trust’ were neither known nor authorised by the Oba of Benin.”
Oba of Benin disowns groups over return of stolen artifacts
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By Ozioruva Aliu, Benin-City
The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty (HRM), Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II has disowned some groups claiming to have the mandate of the palace to ensure the return of artifacts stolen from the palace by British soldiers during its expedition of 1897.
A statement yesterday signed by the Secretary, Benin Traditional Council (BTC) and Executive Assistant, Corporate and Legal Affairs to HRM and Secretary, Oba Ewuare II Foundation, Dennis Osaretin Esq. said the people in question are not known either do they have the authority of the Oba who is the custodian of the looted items to do such.
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