Thursday, 10 November 2016

Edo State government dethrones monarch for supporting the Peoples Democratic Party.

Adams Oshiomhole

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state sacks a respected traditional ruler, Anselm Edenojie as the Ojuromi of Uromi, for giving his support to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, signed the letter that sacked the traditional ruler.

It was also reported that it was just within 24 hours after the state government was sued to court by the monarch that the letter was sent to him, as it was dated November 9 2016.

Read details of the letter: “Deposition from Office as Ojuromi of Uromi: Addendum,” the letter reads in part: “Please be informed that the initial Exco decision of 26th October 2016 has been further affirmed.

“Consequently, you have been deposed as the Ojuromi of Uromi pursuant to Section 28 (i & ii) of the Traditional Rulers & Chiefs Law, 1979.


“Kindly, therefore, disregard our letter of 4th November 2016 on the subject ‘Re: Letter of Apology to Edo State Government.’”

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