Group rejects removal of monarch in Edo
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Verified Synthesis~28s readThe state government, however, removed the regent in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government on Oct. 20, 2026, and reinstated Lukeman Momodu Odamah. Concerned Indigenes of Ikpeshi/Egbigere Clan in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State have protested the removal of Regent Nicholas Saliu Odamah III and the reinstatement of Lukeman Momodu Odamah III, as the traditional ruler of the clan.
Context & Background
- ✦“We are appealing to Governor Monday Okpebholo, who is a man of peace, to suspend this action and reverse the decision contained in the statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2025:Governor Okpebholo had, on November 13, 2025, in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, removed Lukeman Momodu and appointed Nicholas Odamah as regent pending the determination of the rightful occupant of the throne.2026:The state government, however, removed the regent in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government on Oct. 20, 2026, and reinstated Lukeman Momodu Odamah.Monday:TikToker remanded over alleged defamation of Karota officials Borno community seeks release of 78 abducted school children Addressing journalists on behalf of the indigenes in Benin City, the group’s coordinator, Ms Peggy Agbo, appealed to Governor Monday Okpebholo to reverse the removal of Regent Nicholas Odamah III in the interest of the people and peace.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract- The state government, however, removed the regent in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government on Oct. 20, 2026, and reinstated Lukeman Momodu Odamah.
- Concerned Indigenes of Ikpeshi/Egbigere Clan in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State have protested the removal of Regent Nicholas Saliu Odamah III and the reinstatement of Lukeman Momodu Odamah III, as the traditional ruler of the clan.
- “We are appealing to Governor Monday Okpebholo, who is a man of peace, to suspend this action and reverse the decision contained in the statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government.
Key Facts:2025: Governor Okpebholo had, on November 13, 2025, in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, removed Lukeman Momodu and appointed Nicholas Odamah as regent pending the determination of the rightful occupant of the throne.2026: The state government, however, removed the regent in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government on Oct. 20, 2026, and reinstated Lukeman Momodu Odamah.Monday: TikToker remanded over alleged defamation of Karota officials Borno community seeks release of 78 abducted school children Addressing journalists on behalf of the indigenes in Benin City, the group’s coordinator, Ms Peggy Agbo, appealed to Governor Monday Okpebholo to reverse the removal of Regent Nicholas Odamah III in the interest of the people and peace.Monday: “We are appealing to Governor Monday Okpebholo, who is a man of peace, to suspend this action and reverse the decision contained in the statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government.
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Concerned Indigenes of Ikpeshi/Egbigere Clan in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State have protested the removal of Regent Nicholas Saliu Odamah III and...
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The state government, however, removed the regent in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government on Oct. 20, 2026, and reinstated Lukeman Momodu Odamah.
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Concerned Indigenes of Ikpeshi/Egbigere Clan in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State have protested the removal of Regent Nicholas Saliu Odamah III and the reinstatement of Lukeman Momodu Odamah III, as the traditional ruler of the clan.
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Governor Okpebholo had, on November 13, 2025, in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, removed Lukeman Momodu and appointed Nicholas Odamah as regent pending the determination of the rightful occupant of the throne.
