Oba Of Benin Blames Church Leaders Of Human Trafficking

The Benin Monarch, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, has stated when he received the Spiritual Leader and General Overseer of Spirit and Life Family Bible Church, Apostle Deb’rah Eunice Gordon-Osagiede, in his palace in Benin that some church leaders are to blame for the high rate of human trafficking and illegal migration in the State.

Oba Ewuare II said reports indicated that some church leaders are encouraging human trafficking and illegal migration, instead of discouraging encouraging it.

He bemoaned the increasing rate of crime and other anti-social vices in the society, even with the proliferation of churches in the country, adding that, that was an indication that there is no fear of God in the people.

The Benin monarch, who called on church leaders to help discourage illegal migration and trafficking of the youths, disclosed that his Palace would continue to align with government to eradicate the menace in the society.

The Benin Monarch however commended the work of the Federal Government and International Organisation on Migration for their effort to expose the illicit trade and rescue Nigerians subjected to inhuman treatment in Libya.

He told his guests that the Oba Ewuare II Foundation has been established to meet the needs of the poor and less privileged in the society, adding that it is the desire of the Palace to make Edo State destination of choice for everyone by ensuring safety of lives and property.

The Oba said the Palace would collaborate with security agencies to ensure crime is kept as its lowest ebb in the state in order to make it conducive for investors, thereby creating employment and development.

Gordon-Osagiede, said she was in the Palace to acknowledge the good works of the oba since he ascended the throne, especially the abolition of the Community Development Association (CDA), which she described as a landmark achievement.

She commended the Monarch for the peace and tranquility in the Kingdom, and expressed hope that during the reign of Oba Ewuare II, the Kingdom would experience more peace, progress and development.

While acknowledging the goodness of God in the life of Oba Ewuare II, the clergywoman wished him long life and many years on the throne of his forefathers.