* Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomole * Pix Source : 360Nobs.com
The Edo State Government has finally deposed the Ojuromi of Uromi, His Royal Highness, Anselm Eidenojie
He is in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo state,
The state government’s action was made known in a letter dated November 9, 2016, signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, and made available to journalists on Wednesday night.
The traditional ruler dethronement by the state government is coming few days after he filed a suit at Benin High Court against Governor Adams Oshiomhole and several others over his suspension, alleging infringement on his fundamental human rights.
The traditional ruler of Uromi,who had in the suit joined the Commissioner of Police, Assistant Inspector-General of Police, the Inspector-General of Police, Ms. Okoebor and one Matthew Okoebor, as respondents, had demanded for a compensation of N1billion as damages.
Recalled that the state government had given the monarch a seven-day suspension for allegedly assaulting one Ms. Betty Okoebor, during the September 28 gubernatorial election. The seven days given by the state government followed the failure of the king to respond to a query issued him and for travelling outside the country without permission.
“Deposition from office as Ojuromi of Uromi: Addendum,” reads in part, “Please, be informed that the initial exco decision of October 26, 2016, has been further affirmed.
“Consequently, you have been deposed as the Ojuromi of Uromi, pursuant to Section 28 (1 and II) of the Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Law, 1979”the statement reads.
