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Governor Monday Okpebholo and the Power of Native Intellectual Capacity in Governance Written by Edo Osaigbovo Gemma 09/07/2026 Leadership is not measured by the complexity of words spoken but by the wisdom applied in solving the problems of the people. Governor Monday Okpebholo has continued to demonstrate that governance is most effective when it is driven by practical intelligence, cultural understanding, and an unwavering commitment to public service. This unique approach can best be described as Native Intellectual Capacity—the ability to combine indigenous wisdom, common sense, strategic thinking, and modern governance to achieve meaningful development. Governor Okpebholo has shown that intellectual capacity is not confined to academic theories or polished rhetoric. True intelligence in leadership lies in identifying the needs of the people, setting clear priorities, making informed decisions, and ensuring that government policies translate into tangible improvements ...

EDSG Disclose Plans To Rehabilitate Oba Akenzua II Cultural Center  Edo State Government (EDSG) has disclosed plans to rehabilitate and overhaul the Oba Akenzua II Cultural Center in Benin City to restore it as a public monument and a hub to attract all cultural activities across the State and beyond. The Secretary to Edo State Government Musa Ikhilor Esq disclosed the plan while receiving members and executives of Aiguobasinmwin movement world-wide and Coalition of Benin social cultural organizations who paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Benin City. Ikhilor said aside from the Oba Akenzua II Cultural Center, the Edo State Government will also renovate some areas in the palace of the Oba of Benin that needs renovations. He noted that the Oba Akenzua II Cultural Center would have been renovated and rehabilitated a year ago but lack of budgetary allocation affected the plans of the government. "The issue of the dilapidation of the Oba Akenzua II Cultural Center ...

IYAMIDR urges Okpebholo to institutionalize security heroes' welfare   The Initiative For Youth Awareness on Migration Immigration Development and Reintegration, IYAMIDR Nigeria, has called on Governor Monday Okpebholo to establish a statutory welfare covenant for security personnel serving in Edo State, warning that "law without welfare will not hold a weary officer on the frontline." In a press statement issued Tuesday, 2nd July 2026, and signed by its Executive Director, Solomon Okoduwa, the group titled its intervention "FROM CONDOLENCE TO CONTINUITY: EDO MUST SECURE THOSE WHO SECURE US." Okoduwa however commended the Okpebholo administration for what he described as "audacity" on security since assumption of office, specifically citing the anti-crime law now in force and the activation on Wednesday, 1st July 2026, of a dedicated Criminal Court One at the Federal High Court in Benin, approved by the Chief Judge of Edo State to try kidnapping, culti...

AIGUOBASINMWIN MOVEMENT WORLD-WIDE *PRESS STATEMENT*   *GOVERNOR MONDAY OKPEBHOLO’S STATEMENT ON ARTEFACTS FINALLY NAILS OBASEKI* History has been made.  Our long-standing struggle against the deliberate attempt to re-loot our returned stolen Artefacts by the Obaseki administration has been solidified by Governor Monday Okpebholo. During a meeting with the Consul General of Switzerland and the Director General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments on the 1st of July 2026 at Government House, Benin City, the Governor declared that the returned stolen artefacts belong to the Oba’s Palace. He affirmed that there is only one Oba’s Palace in Edo State. This historic and bold statement clearly distinguishes Governor Monday Okpebholo from his predecessor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, who was engaged in a public contest over the artefacts with the revered Palace of the Oba of Benin throughout his administration. In light of this, the leadership and entire member...

Okpebholo Welcomes Return of Benin Bronzes, Says Artefacts Belong to Oba’s Palace Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has described the return of the Benin Bronzes as a historic milestone for the Benin Kingdom, insisting that the artefacts belong to the Oba of Benin’s Palace and should not be politicised. Governor Okpebholo stated this on Wednesday when he received the Director-General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), Olugbile Holloway, alongside the Consul General of Switzerland in Lagos, Conny Camenzind; Director of the Ethnographic Museum of the University of Zurich, Professor Dr Alice Hertzog; Curator at the museum, Dr Alex Malefakis; and other members of the delegation at the Government House in Benin City. The governor commended the Swiss government and other stakeholders involved in the restitution process, describing the return of the artefacts as a significant moment in the history of the Benin Kingdom. He said: “First of all, let me thank...

AIGUOBASINMWIN MOVEMENT WORLD-WIDE  _In Support of Palace Directive on Community Security_ Following the directive of our revered Monarch, *Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba of Benin*, all Okaigheles and prominent youth leaders are to inaugurate a minimum of 5-10 fearless, disciplined, law-abiding youths in their respective communities. *Mandate of Inaugurated Youths:*   1. Serve as community watch/vigilance teams for early warning on suspicious movements.   2. Support farmers and traders with timely intelligence.   3. Liaise directly with the *Okao Noreguae*, who will transmit reports to the Palace for onward delivery to Divisional Police, DSS, NSCDC & Edo Security Network.    4. Report all security threats immediately to constituted authorities. *Note*: This is a peace and community security support initiative. It does not authorize the use of arms, force, or jungle justice. We secure our land through unity, law, and part...