13th March, 2024
By Jethro Ibileke
Edo Government has presented Staff of Office to Alhaji Muftairu Oare as the new Clan head of Anwain community, Etsako West local government area of the state.
The appointment is coming after 18 years of legal tussle over who has right to occupy the seat.
The State Commissioner for Local Government, Community and Chieftaincy Affairs, Monday Osaigbovo, who presented the staff of office to the paramount ruler, said the historic event was the climax of the series of traditional ceremonies to mark the ascension to the revered throne of Anwain by HRH Mufutairu Oare.
He appealed that all hands shoud be on deck to bring about the much-needed progress and development to Anwain community, in line with the vision, programme and policy of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration.
“l implore the good and hard-working people of Anwain community to support and rally round the Erama Anwain of Anwain (Clan Head of Anwain), to enable him effectively discharge his royal duties.
“As you are aware, no meaningful development can take place in an atmosphere of rancor. In this regard, I appeal to you as the father of all in Anwain community to endeavour to use your exalted royal position to make positive impact on the people and to chart the path of peace, order and development at all times,” Osaigbovo said
He went furto advise the subjects to be vigilant and promptly report any strange and suspicious character in their midst to the law enforcement agencies in order to reduce incidents of crime to the barest minimum and at the same time ensure peace and order in their domain.
He, however, warned that government would not tolerate any act that is capable of undermining the peace and tranquility in Anwain community.
“Let me once again, congratulate Your Highness on your official elevation to the esteemed position of the Erama Anwain of Anwain (Clan Head of Anwain). By the grace of God, I have no doubt in my mind that your reign will be long, peaceful and prosperous.
“On behalf of the State Governor, Mr. Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, I present to you, Your Royal Highness, the staff of office associated with the title of Clan head of Anwain,” he said
In his address, the newly installed Clan head of Anwain, Alhaji Muftairu Oare, said: “Your presence at Idegun today marks the glorious end of the titanic court battles that have been raging in the clan between me and my adversaries for years.
“Your Excellency, Sir, my father died on the 15th April, 2006, before I could complete the burial ceremonies of my late father, my hitherto adversaries who had made things very difficult for my father, went to court to foreclose any possible attempt to inform the government of the death of my father and possible request for my installation as the successor.
“Immediately they heard that the whole burial ceremonies had been completed and I was formally installed as the village head and prospective Clan head of Anwain, they went to court.
“We look forward to extending our good hands of fellowship to all aggrieved members of the community.”