The Enigie suspended indefinetely by the Benin Palace on grounds of misconduct have vehemently denied the allegation and begged for forgiveness.
In arguing their innocence the enigie in a statement read by Victor Etinosa Oguigo of Ugoniyekikpoba Dukedom, they stated: “It will be suicidal for one to wrestle with his personal God, which you represent in our individual lives.”
They appealed that the Oba should have compassion and forgiveness for their shortcomings.
“We wish to state here categorically that at no time did any of the enigie subscribe to any oath not to pay allegiance to Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare 11, Oba of Benin.
“We at no time swore to any oath not to visit the Palace of the Oba of Benin or answer to any summon or invitation by Your Royal Majesty. We neither sworn to any other oath that we will not participate in any activities of His Royal Majesty and the Palace of the Oba of Benin nor sworn to any oath not to pay traditional homage to the Oba of Benin.”
They averred that they’re prepared and willing to appear before the monarch on his invitation “and we are willing and prepared to continue to perform our task and obligations to your Majesty and the Palace.”
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