ionigeria.com Nigerian Newspaper (Online)
Following the public outrage that followed the use of the word, ‘iconoclastic’ in his earlier condolence message, Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole on Monday paid a condolence visit to the Edaiken of Uselu and the crowned Prince of Benin Kingdom, Eheneden Erediauwa at his palace in Uselu during which he urged him to sustain the legacies of his father.
Although the governor’s press secretary, Peter Okhiria had apologised claiming that ‘iconoclastic’ was inadvertently used instead of ‘iconic’, the uproar refused to die compelling Oshiomhole to visit the Edaiken to personally convey his condolence.
Expressing his grief over the passage to the great beyond of Oba Erediauwa, Governor Oshiomhole said, “Though a statement had already been issued by my office on the life and times of the Oba, we are consoled that the vacuum created will be filled by a true royal crowned prince.
“The crowned prince has sufficiently gone through the rigours of life and royalty.
“We believe that the late Oba has prepared him as he has what it takes to step into his shoes and face the challenges that may arise.
“The late Oba was not only a unifying factor to the people of the state, but to the nation in general. I therefore, appeal that the legacies and national respect he commands be sustained,’’ he said.
On his part, Prince Eheneden Erediauwa thanked the Governor for the visit.
He further stated that he was seriously pained because of the love and closeness he had with his late father which appeared to be the first in the history of the Kingdom.
The crowned prince appreciated the governor’s assistance and contributions to the palace as well as the development achieved so far in the state.
He also commended the governor for providing the enabling environment for investors to invest in the state, and expressed the hope that more investors would come to the state.
The crowned prince further commended the media for their commitment, dedication and objective reporting of events in the palace.
He assured the people and the governor that he would do his best to justify the confidence reposed in him to lift the Kingdom to an enviable height.
Edo State Government had on April 29 issued a statement announcing the death of the Oba of Benin.
Nawao
Exactly, Iconoclastic!
If there’s anybody that is iconoclastic, it’s governor Oshiomhole, always very vulgar and disrespectful in his use of words.
iconoclastic oyinbo po
pple wil alway find fault
To choice the king is not your duty but royal family & chiefs!
To sustain the “iconoclastic” legacies? See what over-talking , arrogance and impunity could cause thinking itz Jonathan and Okonko Iweala.
Don blame OSho baba, Obaigbon is his chief of staff remember…..?
Grammar
Obiagbon effect. Iconoclastic
What is ur take on this picture
what is iconoclastic ? remember not all white people do speak english o i beg small small
Benin people should repent, juju every where in the state ,
You re not invite
What brought you here? Is none of your business
Na the juju dey worry u so. Idiot asshole . if u nor take time, na d juju go finish u
Nu’gbe ki’vbegbon
What’s ur own??
Lol,abeg ma people from the rich land of culture and tradition, forgive this guy for he his ignorant
Hmhm..wat do u mean by dat
U beta watch ur tongue nd focus on ur lyf style
Kundu, when did u come to Benin to witness d nonsense u commented? Ogun Oba ogha gbue…
ugha fianwu , ogun oba ogha gbue inugba iwene nu gharhiagbenhiwese….
There’s something you did that makes you to be scared of juju. Clear your conscience.
My Royal people of Benin I’m sorry for making such comment, you people should forgive me but truth will remained forever no matter what
I am sure u have not been to Benin if not u wldnt have made this comment