He however distanced himself from the reaction of some individuals who claim to be acting in my defence on the matter, just as he condemned any conduct or language that could be deemed insulting or disrespectful to the Oba of Benin.
Akpata, who lamented that the words of the Royal Father were twisted by his political opponents, added that the episode was a storm in a teacup.
Recall that Oba of Benin had faulted Akpata’s description of himself as a son of the Palace, even though he recognised the candidate as a son of the soil.
