Oba of Benin
BENIN
Monarch, Oba Ewuare II, yesterday unveiled his plans to establish farms
in several communities across the kingdom. Oba Ewuare II said produce
from the farms would be sold to low income earners at prices lower than
prevailing market prices. Speaking at his first enlarged meeting with
his people at his palace, Oba Ewuare II told the people that his
ascension to the throne was a sign of good things to come to the
kingdom. Oba Ewuare II said the aim of the meeting was to discuss on way
forward for the kingdom and the general welfare.
The Benin monarch told the people that
activities of Fulani herdsmen in the kingdom was being investigated
through the help of security agencies. Oba Ewuare II, who announced the
dissolution of all panels set up by palace chiefs to settle dispute,
said decision of many panels were found to be biased. He warned the
chiefs not to turn the palace to business centers by selling justice to
the highest bidder. Oba Ewuare II condemned activities of Community
Development Association (CDAs), saying youths have become terror in
their communities.
He frowned at the current situation
where the CDA chairmen are custodian of community land instead of the
Enogie, Odionwere or Ohen (Chief Priest). According to him, “The Oba has
land in all the villages and we plan to reintroduce Ugbo Oba (Oba
Farms). People will work there and the produce from the farms will be
sold at special markets at reduced prices to the poor. “A committee to
be set up will ensure that only the poor have access to buy things from
the special markets.
“The era of injustice being perpetrated
by some chiefs in the past will not be entertained. Chiefs who will
deliberate on matters relating to land crisis will not be men of
questionable characters. “Youths who encroach on land or grab other
people’s land will be dealt with.” Oba Ewuare II expressed worry over
the extinction of the Benin language and low depth of Benin history,
even by palace Chiefs.
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