The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has suspended two palace chiefs for allegedly abandoning their traditional responsibilities.
A statement issued on Thursday by the Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor, announced that the Izuwako of Benin, Chief John Igiehon, and the Oyenmwensoba of Benin, Chief Aimuiukpomonyako Oghogho (popularly known as Ebengho), were relieved of their duties with immediate effect.