In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, the governor expressed delight that the Esama of Benin  and scion of the Igbinedion dynasty, at his age, had remained strong and supportive in the development of Edo State.

In a statement made available by the commands spokesman, DSP Bright Edafe, disclosed that on September 5, 2022 at about 1125hrs, operatives attached to Eagle-Net Special Squad while on visibility patrol along Issele-Azagba/Ogwashi-Uku road, acting on credible information intercepted a tricycle (Keke) with Delta State Commercial colour Reg. No. AWK 941 QC and tag No. DT/CT/10550B driven by one Anthony Onyekaba ‘m’ of No. 223 Asei Quarters Azagba Ogwashi-Uku with four occupants. 

Speaking further, Oboba said following the leadership tussle and to avoid further crisis, HRM, Dr. Oharisi III, Ovie of Ughelli kingdom, instructed the out gone  chairman, Mr. Francis Okevvie to keep all properties of the community in the custody of Ofuoma police station pending when the issue is resolved.
Oboba narrated that the case is still in Ughelli Magistrate Court with Suit No. MU/56/2022, restraining the oldest man in the community, Mr. Jackson Uke and others from conducting another election or recognizing any other person rather than Hon. Benjamin Idoghor as the newly elected chairman.