Benue Monarch Speaks Out on Alleged Nullification of Tinubu’s Chieftaincy Title

• The Idoma Area Traditional Council (IATC) dismissed reports that it nullified chieftaincy titles for President Tinubu and SGF George Akume as false and misleading
• The Adiharu of Igede, HRH Oga Ero, violated an IATC embargo by conferring titles at the Igede Agba festival, but neither Tinubu nor Akume were on the honourees’ list
• IATC warned against spreading misinformation, emphasising its commitment to upholding Idoma traditions, maintaining peace, and preserving the dignity of the throne

Benue state – The Idoma Area Traditional Council (IATC) has addressed claims that it nullified the chieftaincy titles conferred on President Bola Tinubu and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume.

The alleged nullification was reported to have been done by the Adiharu of Igede, HRH Oga Ero, during last Saturday’s Igede Agba festivities in Oju Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.

Council describes reports as mischievous and misleading

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In a statement by the Secretary of the Council, Adegbe Uloko, the IATC said the reports were mischievous and misleading.

The council had last week embargoed the conferment of chieftaincy titles in its Intermediate area. However, during the Igede Agba celebration, the Adiharu of Igede conferred titles on selected personalities in alleged violation of the order.

Controversy erupts among stakeholders

The development sparked controversy, leading to accusations, counteraccusations, and disagreements among stakeholders and leaders of the Idoma and Igede-speaking tribes in Benue South District.

The IATC clarified that neither the President nor the SGF was included in the list of honourees at the event.

Council directed chief to step down from conferment

The council stated that it had directed the First-Class Chief, HRH Ero Oga, to step down from the conferment of titles on August 19, 2025, and reinforced the directive with an official declaration on September 2, 2025.

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The IATC emphasised that the suspension applied to all Intermediate Area Traditional Councils within Idoma land and was not targeted at the Igede Council alone.

IATC warns against spreading misinformation

The council warned those spreading false information to desist, describing such actions as criminal mischief. It also urged the press to exercise caution and not undermine the integrity of the traditional institution.

The IATC reiterated its commitment to upholding the dignity of the throne, preserving the sanctity of Idoma customs, and supporting peace and development in Benue State and Nigeria at large.

Source: Legit.ng