Oba of Benin Disagrees with Tinubu’s Daughter, “Iyaloja Is Alien to Us”

Oba Of Benin Rejects Iyaloja Role In Edo, Affirms Iyeki As Market Leaders

The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has rejected the introduction of the Iyaloja system in Edo markets, insisting that Benin markets are traditionally headed by palace-backed Iyeki. The monarch stated this when the daughter of President Bola Tinubu and Iyaloja General of Nigeria, Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, visited his palace to announce her plan to inaugurate Pastor Josephine Ivbazebule as Iyaloja of all markets in Edo State. Oba Ewuare II explained th…

Oba of Benin Rejects ‘Iyaloja’ Title in Edo, Calls It Alien To Benin Tradition

October 02, (THEWILL) — The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, has rejected the use of the title Iyaloja in Edo State, describing it as foreign to Benin tradition and without roots in the kingdom’s cultural heritage. The monarch made the declaration on Tuesday at his palace in Benin City while receiving

”Iyaloja is alien to us” – Benin monarch tells Tinubu’s daughter, Folashade

Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has told Mrs Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, the daughter of President Bola Tinubu and Iyaloja General, that the ‘Iyaloja’ concept is alien to Benin cultureThe Oba spoke when Mrs Tinubu-Ojo visited him to inform him that she was in the state to inaugurate Pastor Josephine Ivbazebule as the Iyaloja of all markets in Edo State.The Benin monarch, having carefully listened to her, asked her if she (Tinubu-Ojo) knew what Iyeki (market …

Benin Is Home of Culture — Oba Ewuare II Warns Against Imposing Foreign Titles — Akelicious

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has cautioned Mrs. Folashade Ojo-Tinubu, daughter of President Bola Tinubu, against identifying herself as Iyaloja-General within the Benin Kingdom, emphasizing that the title is foreign to Benin culture. The monarch made the clarification when Ojo-Tinubu, who is nationally recognised as the Iyaloja-General of Nigerian market women, paid him a courtesy visit at his palace in Benin City. Ojo-Tinubu, who was accomp…

Oba Of Benin to Tinubu’s daughter: ‘Iyaloja-General not part of Benin culture - Business Hallmark

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has cautioned Mrs. Folashade Ojo-Tinubu, daughter of President Bola Tinubu, against identifying herself as Iyaloja-General within the Benin Kingdom, emphasizing that the title is foreign to Benin culture. The monarch made the clarification when Ojo-Tinubu, who is nationally recognised as the Iyaloja-General of Nigerian market women, paid […] The post Oba Of Benin to Tinubu’s daughter: ‘Iyaloja-General not part of…

Oba of Benin disagrees with Tinubu’s daughter, “Iyaloja is alien to us”

Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has told the Iyaloja General, Mrs Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, that the ‘Iyaloja’ concept is alien to the culture of the Benin people in Edo state.