BRITISH INVASION: ‘THE BINI REJECTED OBASEKI’S ADVICE’ SO ALSO THE BINIS REJECTS GODWIN OBASEKI GUBER ASPIRATION.
A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Godwin Obaseki may have bargained for more than he can handle over a statement credited to him.
Mr. Obaseki has said in Benin city that the state suffered setback in 1887 in the hands of the British colonialists because the palace refused to listen to his grandfather, Chief Agho Obaseki’s advice.
He made this statement in Benin when he hosted some of his relatives, possibly to inform them of his intention to run for governorship election.
Explaining the incident, Obaseki recalled that when the British colonialist entered Benin for an alleged business purpose, his grandfather advised the then Oba of Benin, Oba Ovonranmwnen Nogbaisi to sign a treaty with the foreigners but didn’t hearken to his advice.
He continued that the implication of the Benin kingdom refusal to listen to his grandfather’s advice was invasion of Benin Kingdom and the looting of its treasure.
Clearing the air on why two Obasekis are running for the governorship ticket, the governorship aspirant said there was nothing wrong with that.
Mr. Obaseki also revealed that his family remains the largest in Benin Kingdom, adding that more Obaseki can join in the governorship race.
It could be recall that Don Pedro Obaseki, has accused his elder cousin, Godwin Obaseki of betrayal.
Don Pedro in his explanation accused his brother of stabbing him in his back. He revealed that be informed his elder cousin of his intention to run for governorship election, only for him to hear from different sources months later that (he) Godwin Obaseki was now joining the race.
Reacting to the assertion, one of the Great Great Granddaughter of Oba Ovonranmwen, Roberta William said Mr. Obaseki lied to the people, adding that his grandfather, Agho Obaseki deceived the then Oba.
Roberta William said : “He lied to the people because Chief Agho Obaseki deceived Oba Ovonranmwen to go on exile to Calabar where he eventually died on 13th January, 1914.
Chief Agho caused a lot of chaos to Oba Eweka II because he wanted to be crowed as the Oba but loyal Chiefs and the Edo people kicked against it and said Ovonranmwen’s son should succeed the throne.
The British had to succumb to the people’s demand and forced Oba Eweka II to make Chief Agho Obaseki the Iyase of Benin, but he never paid homage to the Oba because he felt he deserved to be the King.
“Its good to tell history as it is no matter how bitter!! It’s not true that, “the binis rejected Chief Agho’s (The Obaseki of Benin) advice!!!! Matter of fact, it’s most likely Chief Agho Obaseki plotted the death of Oba Ovonramwen as well because history has it on record that whilst the Oba was on exile in Calabar, Chief Agho sent his son to serve the Oba. Chief Agho Obaseki’s son returned to Benin after Oba Ovonramwen’s death!!!!
A lot of deception was at play during that sad period in Benin Empire…”
Obaseki possibly plotted the death of Oba Ovonranmwen - Ovonranmwen Grreat Granddaughter
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