There were widespread reports online today that the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Erediauwa has joined his ancestors at the age of 92. The Benin Council of Chiefs through its secretary Frank Irabor has however debunked the reports. According to Mr Irabor, the rumors have been in circulation now for over a year.
The absence of the Oba during the visits of President Jonathan and Gen Buhari during their campaign rallies in Edo state last week gave credence to the rumors of his death.