Edo Govt Threatens Those Behind Planned Installation Of Sultan Of Shuwa Arab

*Says Planned Coronation Sacrilegious Threat To
Peace

The Edo State Government has threatened to take “decisive
action” against those who planned to install one Idris Addano as
the ‘Sultan of Shuwa Arab’ of Edo State on Saturday, August 21.

The state government, in a statement endorsed by the Secretary
to the State Government, SSG, Osarodion Ogie, condemned, in strong
terms, the planned coronation of Idriss Addano as the ‘Sultan of
Shuwa Arab of Edo State’, describing the purported move as
sacrilegious and a threat to peace and security in the state.

The government assured citizens of the state that firm and
decisive action would be taken to prevent the actualisation of the
illegal and sacrilegious act.

The statement read: “The Edo State Government has been inundated
with complaints from indigenes and residents of the state over the
purported move to embark on the coronation of one Idriss Addano as
‘Sultan of Shuwa Arab of Edo State’.

“The Edo State Government wishes to state as follows: That
whether or not this event is held at the said, or any other
location within the state, it would constitute a direct assault on
the traditions, custom and culture of the people of Edo State, by
individuals who clearly have sinister motives and are trying to
abuse the well-known Edo hospitality by their act of sacrilege.

“That it is a potential threat to the peace and security of Edo
State, with the capacity to cause a breakdown of law and order as
citizens of the state are likely to be provoked by the obnoxious
ceremony.

“Under the Edo State Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Law, it is an
offence for anyone to proclaim himself, or allow himself to be
proclaimed as the holder of any traditional title not recognized
under the said law and/or without the approval of the appropriate
authorities.”

“The state government hereby wishes to assure all concerned that
firm and decisive action will be taken to prevent the actualisation
of this illegal and sacrilegious act and that all persons found to
have been involved in the conception and/or execution would face
the full wrath of the law.”

“The Edo State Government, therefore, calls on all citizens to
be calm, law-abiding and rest assured that government is firmly on
top of the situation,” the statement assured.

*Says Planned Coronation Sacrilegious Threat To
Peace

The Edo State Government has threatened to take “decisive
action” against those who planned to install one Idris Addano as
the ‘Sultan of Shuwa Arab’ of Edo State on Saturday, August 21.

The state government, in a statement endorsed by the Secretary
to the State Government, SSG, Osarodion Ogie, condemned, in strong
terms, the planned coronation of Idriss Addano as the ‘Sultan of
Shuwa Arab of Edo State’, describing the purported move as
sacrilegious and a threat to peace and security in the state.

The government assured citizens of the state that firm and
decisive action would be taken to prevent the actualisation of the
illegal and sacrilegious act.

The statement read: “The Edo State Government has been inundated
with complaints from indigenes and residents of the state over the
purported move to embark on the coronation of one Idriss Addano as
‘Sultan of Shuwa Arab of Edo State’.

“The Edo State Government wishes to state as follows: That
whether or not this event is held at the said, or any other
location within the state, it would constitute a direct assault on
the traditions, custom and culture of the people of Edo State, by
individuals who clearly have sinister motives and are trying to
abuse the well-known Edo hospitality by their act of sacrilege.

“That it is a potential threat to the peace and security of Edo
State, with the capacity to cause a breakdown of law and order as
citizens of the state are likely to be provoked by the obnoxious
ceremony.

“Under the Edo State Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Law, it is an
offence for anyone to proclaim himself, or allow himself to be
proclaimed as the holder of any traditional title not recognized
under the said law and/or without the approval of the appropriate
authorities.”

“The state government hereby wishes to assure all concerned that
firm and decisive action will be taken to prevent the actualisation
of this illegal and sacrilegious act and that all persons found to
have been involved in the conception and/or execution would face
the full wrath of the law.”

“The Edo State Government, therefore, calls on all citizens to
be calm, law-abiding and rest assured that government is firmly on
top of the situation,” the statement assured.