Sixty seven Enigie in Benin Kingdom have been suspended.
The Benin Traditional Council announced their suspension yesterday.
Secretary of Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor, made this known in a statement in Benin.
Irabor said that their suspension was as a result of their anti-palace and rebellious activities against the Oba of Benin and the traditional institution.
“This decision was made by Ewuare ll, Oba of Benin, due to their alleged anti-palace and rebellious activities against the Oba of Benin and the traditional institution,” he said.
According to him, the suspended Enigie’s names have been attached to the notification for information and necessary follow-up action.
It will be recalled that some of the suspended Enigie, including Prof. Gregory Akenzua and Edomwonyi Ogiegbaen, have earlier challenged their suspension in a Benin High Court.
They argued that the Oba of Benin does not have the authority to suspend them, under the Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Law.
