Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has appointed Chief Emmanuel Iyase as Okao Eguae over Ologbo and Ehor dukedoms in Ikpoba-Okha and Uhunmwode Local Government Areas of Edo State.
Iyase, the first Okao Eguae from the Benin palace, will amongst other responsibilities, strengthen the traditional leadership structures in the areas.
He will oversee the dukedoms where suspended Enigie of Ologbo (Prince Owen Jackson Akenzua) and Ehor (Chief D. E. Igiehon) who allegedly rebelled against the Benin monarchy alongside 69 other suspended dukes earlier oversees.
In a brief remark during Ekpomwen-abor — a ceremony of appreciation after conferment of Chieftaincy title at Ugha Ozolua axis in Oba Palace in Benin City.
The monarch admonished the newly appointed Okao to shun acts that are unethical that could cause or undermine the Oba authority or bring disrepute to the dukedoms.
He urged Chief Iyase to work in harmony with the Edionwere, elders in the dukedoms and with the support of designated top functionaries on the authority of the Benin monarch.
Responding, Chief Iyase, who was accompanied by members of his family and well-wishers at the event, thanked Oba Ewuare, and promised to be of good conduct for the well-being of the people and overall development of Ologbo and Ehor dukedoms.
