Edo Group Appeals to Reverse Removal of Regent Odamah III
The group of Akoko-Edo indigenes has rejected the recent removal of Regent Nicholas Odamah III by the Edo state government, which reinstated Lukeman Momodu on October 20, 2026. Governor Monday Okpebholo had initially removed Momodu on November 13, 2025, appointing Odamah as regent pending the resolution of a chieftaincy dispute already before the court.
Ms Peggy Agbo, the group's coordinator, expressed concerns that the government's decision could disrupt the peace and stability experienced during Odamah's 11-month regency. The group has submitted a written objection to the governor and the State Executive Council and has approached the court to maintain the status quo.
Agbo appealed to Governor Okpebholo to suspend the action and reverse the decision, emphasizing the need for peace. In response, Lukeman Momodu Odamah III stated that the government acted according to the law and customary traditions, advising protesters to await the court's decision.
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