Shaibu Cautions Elected Political Leaders Against Embarrassing Traditional Institutions, Reminding Them Power is Transient

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Ahead of the November 12, 2024, date for transfer of power from the current administration to the incoming one, the reinstated deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, on Sunday reminded elected political leaders to be conscious of the transience of power, unlike the traditional institution which is not tenured. He therefore advised elected leaders taking digs at traditional institutions to be wary of their actions and retrace their steps.

Shaibu, who spoke at the eighth coronation anniversary commemorative thanksgiving service for Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, at the Holy Aruosa Church in Benin, particularly advised the governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo against choosing the path of perfidy after his swearing-in, but to work in harmony with the traditional institution.

He also advised him not to ride roughshod on sacred ground but learn from the unforgettable memories the outgoing administration failed to address in order to succeed.

According to the deputy governor, “why I need to speak from the heart is that there are lessons that need to be learnt any day. I will start with just one. By November 11th midnight this year, I will be former deputy governor.

“Eight years ago, after the coronation of our Royal Majesty, we were sworn in. So, the deputy governor is going, but our Oba remains. It is a lesson to all of us.

“You can never know, no matter how highly placed you are, don’t try to tamper or adjust anything, or do anything to the traditional institution. Not even the Oba of Benin. All of us, not just me, we are very proud of him when we go out there.

“There are two Kingdoms in the world. Benin Kingdom and others. But when we want to help them to adjust, we tell them Benin Kingdom and the United Kingdom. And that is the truth.

“Philip Shaibu and others will be former by November 12th. Our Oba remains. It’s a lesson to all of us. And also, the incoming governor, my brother and Oba’s son, Senator Monday Okpebholo. I also want to pass this message to him”.

Shaibu promised to engage the next administration to tackle issues that their administration failed to address, and to continually defend Edo heritage.

While congratulating the Oba on the milestone, the deputy governor urged the royal father not to relent in his prayers for the people and Edo State.

In his homily, the presiding Priest of Holy Aruosa Cathedral, also known as Edo national church, Ohen-Osa Edebiri Igbinoghodua, highlighted several milestones recorded during the reign of Oba Ewuare 11 and called for unity of Edo people at home and in the Diaspora.

Highpoint of the occasion was a special thanksgiving by Oba Ewuare II who was joined by his Queens, princes and princess, as well as other prominent Nigerians.