FROM IKHILI EBALU, BENIN CITY
Enigies (Dukes) and Ohen of different deities loyal to the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, yesterday, endorsed the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State.
The position of the Enigies from Edo South was announced in a press statement signed by Comrade Orobosa Omo-Ojo Director of Publicity, APC Edo Governorship Campaign Council.
According to the release, the groups announced their decision to support Senator Monday Okpebholo and his running mate, Dennis Idahosa at a dialogue between Edo South APC leaders and Benin Palace functionaries in Benin City on August 25.
The Enogie of Iguogie Dukedom in Ovia North East Local Government Area, His Royal Highness, Festus Osagiede, who led the Enigies, explained that they decided to endorse the APC candidate to preserve the sanctity and honour of the Benin Palace and the king.
“I am the coordinator of Enigies in Edo South, we are saying fervently, that we are solidly behind the APC.
“We are children of the Oba of Benin, we do not disobey the palace. Governor Godwin Obaseki used some Enigies to attack the palace, but they are not here. We will not allow anyone to ridicule the palace.
“We are aware that the governor has enormous power and immunity, but we believe that his immunity is irrelevant compared to that of our father, Oba Ewuare.
“As a result, we would not allow Benin to suffer, therefore, we on the side of the Oba, have all decided to support anyone that will assist him develop Edo.”
While recounting the famed legendary strength of ‘Akpakomiza’, Enogie Osagiede expressed confidence that Senator Okpebholo will fight the battle for Benins.
“Now ‘Akpakomiza’ is back, he will fight this battle for us! Oba ghato, okpere,” the Enogie added
