Orogho Dukedom Stakeholders Accuse Enogie of Fund Misuse

Indigenes and stakeholders from Orogho Dukedom in Edo South, Edo State, have expressed alarm over alleged misappropriation of funds by their traditional ruler, Prince Patrick Osayande Akenzua. Osahon Imaru, the convener, stated that despite millions of naira allocated for community development, the area remains underdeveloped.

The representatives of the seven communities—Orogho, Uwuo, Obagie Nunuamen, Iwevbo, Ugbigun, Obanakhoro, and Ekhigbe—accused the Enogie of misappropriating N38.5 million meant for ancestral landowners and the communities. They also raised concerns about the introduction of Enogie representatives or Sub-Enogie, who allegedly oppress the people.

Additionally, the group highlighted the unauthorized disposal of land in the Savannah area of Ere-Egwa Farm, which was later recovered after intervention from community members. Having exhausted internal resolutions, they sought the intervention of the Palace of the Oba of Benin and the Edo State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.