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Edo Community Installs Village Head, Charges Him On Inclusive Governance

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8 months ago

December 30, 2024

The elders and people of Ivbiokhulotor village, Ubuneke in Ivbiaro clan, Owan East Local Area of Edo State, have installed Chief Isah Umoru OSIkhEKHAI as the Ovbiotse (Village Head) of the Village.

He was installed by the chiefs of the various quarters that make up the village because he is the most senior man in the community.

His installation is line with the custom and tradition of the people as contained in the Chieftaincy Declaration regulating succession to the village headship of Ivbiokhulotor on the one hand, and the entire Ivbiaro clan on the other.

Performing the symbolic ceremony, Chief Mohammed Oyagha, the second in command supported by Chief Y A Ekhagba, third in command of the village, expressed the significance of the occasion which according to them is in line with the custom and tradition of Ivbiokhulotor village and Ivbiaro clan at large.

Speaking shortly after his installation, the Ovbiotse (Village Head), thanked the people for the honour done to him and promised to lead the community on the path of peace, and prosperity for the benefit of all.

He said that his formal installation as the Village Head was in compliance with the dictates of the Ivbiaro Chieftaincy Declaration which confirms the customary laws and practices that confer rulership on the oldest men in the respective villages in Ivbiaro Clan including Ebese, Ivbiokhulotor Usun and Ivbiosogbe.

The Ovbiotse appealed to every member of the village to join hands with him to advance the collective aspirations and dreams of the village to be one of the shining examples of progressive communities in Edo State and the nation at large.

He described the event as particularly unique in the sense that it was the first to be so performed since the enactment of the governing law regulating the Ivbiaro Chieftaincy.

“It’s important to state here that the Chieftaincy Declaration has created a veritable opportunity for the four branches of the Ivbiaro’s sole ruling house consisting of Ebese, Ivbiokhulotor, Usun and ivbiosogbe to take their respective turns in the succession process to the Ivbiaro Clan-headship on a rotatory basis.

“It’s my expectation that elders and people of Ivbiokhulotor Village support and embrace the new word order with regard to the processes leading to the appointment of a Village Head”, the Ovbiotse emphasized.

He used the opportunity to pledge his unalloyed loyalty to the authority of the Clan Head of Ivbiaro HRH Alimu Abu Oshame and wished him a successful reign.

In his brief remarks, Barrister Abdulkarim Ozoya Yusuf, urged the Ovbiotse to carry every one along in the administration of the community just as he changed the chiefs and elders of the village to support and cooperate with the Ovbiotse in that regard.

Barrister Yusuf explained that to qualify for this noble appointment, the person must be the most senior man in any of the four villages in Ivbiaro Clan including Ivbiokhulotor Village.

“The Ovbiotse’s appointment is first and foremost made by God Almighty by reason of longevity, it has been confirmed by the Chieftaincy Declaration and what we are doing here today is the formalization of the appointment in unanimity of purpose defined by our commitment to respect the laws and keep the peace of our community“, he said.

High point of the ceremony was the decoration of the Ovbiotse symbolizing the installation.

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INEC CVR: CSO Expresses Worry Over Poor Deployment Of Machines, Manpower To LGs In Edo

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4 hours ago

August 29, 2025

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By Joseph Ebi Kanjo

Edo Civil Society Organisations (EDOCSO) has expressed worry over the poor deployment of capturing machines and manpower to Igueben Local Government Area of the state by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the ongoing Ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR).

The Coordinator, EDOCSO, Igueben Study Centre, Leftist Enabulele Larry, and Secretary, Leftist Mark Akande expressed the CSO sentiment when the duo visited the INEC headquarters in Igueben where the CBR in the local government is taking place.

In a statement made available to INFO DAILY on Friday, the leadership of EDOCSO, Igueben Study Centre condemned the “use of only two capturing devices in a local government with over 69, 396 in population.”

The duo noted in the statement that their findings at the INEC headquarters revealed two capturing machines were deployed to each local government across the 18 local government areas of the state.

The civil society members said INEC excuse of deploying two capturing machines to each local government was not germane enough because many do not have a computer or android phone to do the online registration INEC gave as an excuse.

“The question here is, what is the percentage of our people mostly the aged individuals, that have access to Android mobile and other internet gadgets in Edo state?

“How many people can afford internet data to enable them have access internet services in Edo state under the current excruciating economic pains by the people?

“How many of the Edo people can even manipulate the Android mobile phone to the extent of navigating the internet hurdles to undertake the job is INEC? If INEC is not ready for the job, they should tell Nigerians.

“If citizens are now advised to individually undertake the statutory job of INEC, of what purpose does the commission serve to the people? etc,” they said.

As at when filing this report, INFO DAILY was yet to get a reply from the message sent to the INEC in Edo for reaction.

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Edo Sports Commission Boss Celebrates Okpehbolo On Birthday

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9 hours ago

August 29, 2025

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The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has felicated with Governor Monday Okpebholo, on the occasion of his birthday.

In a statement issued on Friday by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele Okpebholo as a visionary leader whose dedication to the growth and development of the state has continued to inspire confidence and admiration across all sectors, especially sports.

Enabulele, who highlighted the governor’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment through sports development, noted that under his leadership, Edo State has witnessed significant strides in grassroots sporting initiatives and infrastructure.

“His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is not just a political leader but a beacon of hope for the younger generation.

“His passion for excellence and inclusive governance is evident in the way he has continued to support policies that uplift our youths and promote sporting excellence,” the statement read.

The Executive Chairman prayed for long life, good health, and continued wisdom for the governor as he steers the affairs of the state towards greater prosperity.

“On behalf of the entire Edo State Sports Commission, I extend our warmest birthday wishes to His Excellency at 55. May this new chapter of his life be filled with more accomplishments and divine grace,” he added.

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Oba Of Benin Suspends Palace Chiefs

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19 hours ago

August 28, 2025

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The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has suspended two of his chiefs for falling for dereliction of duties.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Frank Irabor and made available to journalists in Benin City.

He said their suspension was as a result of their long absence from the palace, resulting in their failure to carry out their palace responsibilities.

The suspended persons are: Chief John Igiehon, the Izuwako of Benin and chief Aimiukpomonyako Oghogho (Ebengho), the Oyenmwensoba of Benin.

“The under-mentioned two (2) chiefs have been suspended from the Palace of the Oba of Benin.

“This is as a result of their long absence from the Palace, resulting in their failure to carry out their Palace responsibilities.

“The public is advised to be wary of unscrupulous chiefs that are no longer functioning in the Palace. His Royal Majesty has approved their _ Suspension and directed the public be duly informed.

“The names of the chiefs are: – ; 1. CHIEF JOHN IGIEHON, THE IZUWAKO OF BENIN and, _ 2 CHIEF AIMIUKPOMONYAKO OGHOGHO (EBENGHO), THE OYENMWENSOBA OF BENIN”, the statement said.