Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has withdrawn the appointment of His Royal Highness (HRH) Benjamin Ikhani as the Clan Head of Uzanu.
The government has also approved the revocation of South East Uneme clan in Estako East LGA.
Uzanu clan, the country home of Prince Clem Agba, the present Hon Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, was created at the tail end of the former governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole’s administration.
According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State government, Bar Osarodion Ogie, announcement took immediate effect.
The statement explained that the state government’s decision followed incessant disregard for peace agreement and government’s directive to maintain peace in Uzanu and its environs by the affected monarch.
“By this action, Uzanu is back to his former status as a village under weppa.”
It would be recalled that the Uzanu Clan and her neighbour, lgiode, the country home of Senator Francis Alimikhena have been involved in land dispute over the years.
