Benin Market Women Protest Iyaloja Installation, Support Oba of Benin
Market women in Benin City protested against the installation of Pastor Josephine Otagbogbo Ibhaguezejele as Iyaloja of Benin, a title they deemed alien to Benin tradition. They rallied across major markets, rejecting the imposition of the title and expressing loyalty to Oba of Benin, Ewuare II.
The women emphasized the cultural significance of resisting the introduction of unfamiliar titles and vowed to uphold their traditions. The protest highlighted the community's unity in defending their heritage against external influences attempting to disrupt their market system and cultural norms.
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