“Act Fast To Resolve Agbede Throne Tension” – Group To Okpebholo

Monday Okpebholo

Tension is currently rising over the Agbede traditional throne in Edo State. Community leaders have warned that the dispute could spiral into crisis if authorities do not act quickly, and Nigerians have been reacting.

According to the Ayuele Solidarity Front (ASF), the situation in Agbede community in Etsako West Local Government Area is becoming increasingly volatile and now requires urgent intervention by the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo and security agencies to prevent a breakdown of peace.

The group concluded by alerting the government, the media and the general public to the rapidly escalating situation in the community.

A press statement read, “In a further escalation, the claimant and his supporters forcibly broke into the Agbede Palace, which had been locked pending lawful installation procedures.

Despite a formal suspension order issued by the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and a High Court injunction restraining the claimant from parading himself as Oba, he has continued to occupy the palace and present himself as the traditional ruler of Agbede.

The Ayuele Solidarity Front has worked tirelessly to calm the youth and prevent any resort to self-help.

However, the continued provocation, open defiance of court orders, and occupation of the palace have created a highly volatile atmosphere.

The patience of the community is wearing thin, and there is now a clear and imminent risk of violent confrontation if urgent steps are not taken.

The Ayuele Solidarity Front remains firmly committed to peace, justice, and the lawful resolution of the chieftaincy matter

We urge all sons and daughters of Ayuele Clan to remain calm, vigilant, and law-abiding as we await decisive government action.”

WOW.