{
  "id": 17402982,
  "title": "Edo Community Pleads with Okpebholo for Reversal of Clan Head Removal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/edo-community-pleads-with-okpebholo-for-reversal-of-clan-head-removal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T12:09:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/31/edo-community-pleads-with-okpebholo-for-reversal-of-clan-head-removal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Concerned residents of the Ikpeshi/Egbigere Clan in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area have urged Governor Monday Okpebholo to reconsider the recent removal of Regent Nicholas Saliu Odamah III and the subsequent reinstatement of Lukeman Momodu Odamah III as the traditional ruler of the clan. The state government's decision, made on October 20, 2026, followed a statement by the Governor on November 13, 2025, where he removed Lukeman Momodu and appointed Nicholas Odamah as regent pending the resolution of the rightful occupant of the throne.\n\nThe group coordinator, Ms Peggy Agbo, made the appeal in a news conference in Benin City, expressing worry that the state government's actions could endanger the peace and stability currently enjoyed by the community. She recalled the relative tranquility during the 11 months of Nicholas Odamah’s regency, and warned that the decision could exacerbate tensions if not addressed promptly. Agbo stated that the community had submitted a written objection to the Governor and the State Executive Council, and had also taken the matter to court to maintain the current status.\n\nLukeman Momodu Odamah III, on the other hand, affirmed that the government's actions were in line with the law and customary traditions. He emphasized that the case is currently under judicial review, and that protests would not alter customary practices. He advised the protesters to patiently await the court's decision.",
  "summary": "Felix Omoh-Asun in Benin City Concerned Indigenes of Ikpeshi/Egbigere Clan in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State have appealed to Governor Monday Okpebholo to reverse the removal of Regent Nicholas",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}