A high-powered delegation from Ewu Kingdom in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State on Tuesday visited the Government House in Benin City, to formally brief the state government on the traditional processes leading to the installation of a new Onojie (king) for the ancient kingdom.
Key Highlights:
- Ewu Kingdom leaders visited the Edo State Government to present the process for installing a new Onojie (king).
- The community unanimously endorsed Razaq Ojeifo Isesele III as the new traditional ruler.
- The delegation said he has completed all traditional rites required for ascension.
- Historical documents on Ewu’s kingship succession were submitted to the government.
- The visit is seen as a key step toward official recognition of the new Onojie.
The delegation, comprising members of the National Executive Council of the Ewu Development Association (EDA), traditional chiefs, elders, women, youths and members of the royal family, was received by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Yakubu Musa, on behalf of Governor Monday Okpebholo.
Speaking during the visit, President of the Ewu Development Association (EDA National), Pastor Emmanuel Iriogbe, expressed appreciation to the governor for granting the audience and offered prayers for the peace and development of Ewu Kingdom and Edo State.
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The General Secretary of EDA, Batholome Okogbousu, presented a document detailing the history of kingship succession and installation in Ewu Kingdom dating back to the colonial era.
According to the delegation, the entire Ewu community, both at home and in the diaspora, has unanimously endorsed Razaq Ojeifo Isesele III as the substantive Onojie of the kingdom.
The document stated that Isesele III had successfully completed all traditional rites and processes required for his ascension to the throne.
The delegation also commended Governor Okpebholo for ongoing developmental projects in the area, particularly the road construction works linking Eko, Idunwele, Eguare and Ehanlen communities.
They further lauded the governor’s commitment to inclusive governance, citing the appointment of Ewu indigenes into key positions in the state administration.
Reaffirming the community’s commitment to peace, the delegation assured the state government that Ewu Kingdom remains united and dedicated to harmonious coexistence.
As part of the visit, three copies of a historical publication by the Ewu Development Association, documenting the traditional process of kingship installation in the kingdom, were presented to the governor through the chief of staff.
Responding, the chief of staff to the governor, praised the delegation for its peaceful conduct and the unity demonstrated by the people of Ewu.
He said Governor Okpebholo, as an indigene of Esanland, would be pleased with the maturity and sense of purpose displayed by the delegation.
“The governor is deeply committed to ensuring peace and stability across Edo State in order to deliver the dividends of democracy to all citizens,” Musa said.
He assured the delegation that the documents and books presented would be delivered to the governor for consideration and necessary action.
The visit is seen as a significant step in the process of securing official recognition for the emergence of Razaq Ojeifo Isesele III as the new Onojie of Ewu Kingdom.
