Members of the Ukhomuyio Community, Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, yesterday, protested the planned installation of one Michael Sado as the Okuokpellagbe of Okpella.
The protesters said the selection of Sado was in violation of Declaration of the Customary Law regulating succession to the traditional title of Okuokpellagbe, adding that Sado was picked by a group who has no legal recognition in the Declaration.
Speaking on behalf of the protesters, the Obodeanokpella of Okpella, Chief Charles Adogah, said the Declaration vested the power of nominating the Okuokpellagbe of Okpella on the component branch of the appropriate ruling house superintendent by the village head.
