The 51 enigies (dukes) in Edo South Senatorial District have debunked the claim that they didn’t explore customary channels of resolving issues with the Benin palace.
Addressing journalists on behalf of enigies, Prof Gregory Akenzua denied the allegations that they were being sponsored by the government and its agents.
He said, “There is no other traditional process that we know that we have not gone through.”
“We are in court to establish protection of our fundamental human rights, and I want to also clarify the erroneous impression that has been created in the media that we are being used by some other people to challenge the palace; no.
“The case that we instituted for our own protection is against His Royal Majesty, and also the government, because the government is also expected to protect our fundamental human rights.”
He noted that the enegies welcomed the initiative of those who proposed an amicable settlement of the dispute, but regretted that comments by some palace chiefs, members of the royal family and the oba’s lawyers not only did they not augur well for the prospect of peace, but also went against the legacy of Oba Adolo of blessed memory who was a champion of conciliation.
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