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Coronavirus: Omo N’Oba suspends public court sitting
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Ewuare II on Thursday suspended with immediate effect further hearing of complaints brought by various villages, communities, groups and individuals to the palace.
The Oba’s palace in a statement signed by the acting chief press secretary, Mr Victor Ogiemare said;
“the suspension of various matters before the palace is due to the ravaging coronavirus bedeviling the world and the country at large.“
Ogiamare said a new date will be announced in conformity with the federal government position in curbing the deadly virus.
“This is to inform the general public that as a precautionary measure against the spread of the Coronavirus, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin has suspended with immediate effect hearing of complaints brought by various communities, groups and individuals to the palace.
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“Consequently, a resumption date will be announced in conformity with the federal government position in curtailing the spread of COVID-19, ” he said.
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