A group under the aegis of Edo Justice League (EJL) has berated the Edo National Voice (ENV) over allegation that the Edo state government withheld the monthly allocation of the Benin Traditional Council.
Convener of EJL, Mr. Charles Omoregie, who stated this in a release, described the statement as reckless and irresponsible.
Omoregie said: “As a body that seeks cultural justice for indigenes of Edo State across the three senatorial districts (South, Central and North), we see it (ENV comment) as self-serving.
“The comment aim is to mislead Edo people to believe that a disagreement exists between our revered royal palace and the Government of Edo State.
“We will like to put it on record for the umpteenth time that the Edo State Government has repeatedly stated that it has no interest in taking custody of any of the stolen Benin artefacts being returned to the country.
“The State Government is working with all stakeholders in Edo traditional institutions to enhance harmony in the administration of the traditional system in the state.”
