Benin leaders fault Osagie’s comments on Oba’s role
By Etop Ekanem A socio-cultural group, Benin Leaders of Thought, has criticised comments allegedly made by former Governor Godwin Obaseki’s media aide, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, on the role and responsibilities of the Oba of Benin, describing the remarks as disrespectful to the revered Benin monarchy. The group was reacting to comments reportedly made by Osagie during […]
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