Edo govt denies taking Oba of Benin to court

The Edo State government has dismissed reports on an ongoing court case with the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo.

Reports emerged earlier on Thursday that the state government has dragged the revered monarch to court over the ancient treasures.

The state’s Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, who addressed journalists in Benin City, said the state government has no case in court against the Oba of Benin.

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