Group slams Obaseki’s aide over remarks on Oba of Benin’s role

By Zika Bobby
The Benin Leaders of Thought (BLT), has faulted comments made by Crusoe Osagie, media aide to former Governor Godwin Obaseki, regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Oba of Benin, describing the remarks as disrespectful to the Benin monarchy.
The group was reacting to comments reportedly made by Osagie while addressing issues surrounding the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) and the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo.
In a statement signed by its Secretary, Chief Roland Osauwagie, the group stated that Osagie’s suggestion that the Oba of Benin bears no responsibility to the people contradicts history, tradition, and the established role of the Beni...