Tension in Edo as Oba of Benin Rejects Iyaloja Installation
In Edo State, tradition clashes with politics as the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, publicly rejects the installation of a new Iyaloja by Mrs Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of the President and current Iyaloja General. The monarch reaffirmed the Iyeki system, the longstanding traditional market leadership tied to the palace and chosen by market traders, highlighting its cultural, spiritual, and social significance. This episode raises pressing questions about the balance between political influence and deep-rooted tradition in Benin markets. Amienye Omorogie, former Senior Special Assistant to the Edo State Governor on Arts, Culture & Tourism, joins us to discuss the historical role of Iyeki, the arguments for centralised Iyaloja leadership, and the potential political and social implications of this clash.
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