Oba Of Benin Suspends Roland Ogbebor From Palace Over EFCC Investigation

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has suspended Roland Ekhoe Ogbebor, a former Odionwere of Omuada, from the Palace.

The Benin Traditional Council in a statement issued by its Secretary, Frank Irbaor, said, Ogbebor’s suspension by the Palace is to allow unhindered investigations by the police and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The statement reads : “This is to inform the general public that recently, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the Police opened investigations on Roland Ekhoe Ogbebor, former Odionwere Omuada who was discharged in November, 2018.

“In order to allow unhindered investigations by the EFCC and the Police, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’oba N’edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, Oba of Benin has directed the immediate suspension of Roland Ekhoe Ogbebor from the Palace.”