“This issue has been on for over 50 years and were fully settled through series of litigations initiated by Igiode community in Weppa Wanno clan through Chief Augustine Alimikhena in Suit No. All the decisions in these suits were in favour of the Uzanu community. 386/74 filed by Igiode community in Weppa Wanno clan was dismissed for want of diligent prosecution on 26th January 1976 as presided over by Justice G.S. “It is clear from the above facts that the Edo State government is oppressing the Uzanu community simply because of political differences between Governor Godwin Obaseki and the Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba,” Uzanu Clan maintained. The 624 new cases reported between March 28 and April 3 is a reduction from the 849 recorded the previous week…Community kicks as Obaseki dethrones traditional ruler, revokes clanCommunity kicks as Obaseki dethrones traditional ruler, revokes clan

Source: Nigerian Tribune April 25, 2021 18:11 UTC