Orbih Hails Oba Of Benin On Return Of Looted Artefacts

Chief Dan Orbih has congratulated the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare11, N’Ogidigan on the historic achievement of securing the safe release of two artefacts from British institutions.

Orbih in a statement issued on Monday, December 13, 2021 following the return of the artefacts said the success of the Oba of Benin was in spite of the challenges encountered in his historic effort.

“The return of the two prized Benin artefacts recently handed over by Jesus College, Cambridge in and University of Aberdeen, both in Britain was made possible because of your rugged Royal determination,” Orbih, the national vice-chairman, South-South of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP said.

“Your Royal Majesty, your ascendancy to the throne has brought lots of good tidings to the  kingdom, and this must be acknowledged.

“No doubt, this event has attracted increased global respect for the Great Benin Kingdom and your reign.

Orbih while noting the challenges the Oba of Benin went through in the course of retrieving the looted artefacts, said:

“Your Majesty, I am not unaware of the challenges you faced in achieving this landmark and it is my prayer that God Almighty grant you more grit and grace as we look forward to the return of many other artefacts.

“I am using this opportunity to join all Sons and Daughters of the Great Benin Kingdom to wish you many more achievements even as we look forward to more returns of looted artefacts from UK, Germany and other Countries directly to their Original base (Your Palace).

Oba ghato kpe! Ise.”

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