The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has cautioned Mrs. Folashade Ojo-Tinubu, daughter of President Bola Tinubu, against identifying herself as Iyaloja-General within the Benin Kingdom, emphasizing that the title is foreign to Benin culture.
The monarch made the clarification when Ojo-Tinubu, who is nationally recognised as the Iyaloja-General of Nigerian market women, paid him a courtesy visit at his palace in Benin City.
Ojo-Tinubu, who was accompanied by Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo-Anani, Coordinator of the Edo State First Lady’s office, had informed the monarch that she was in Edo to inaugurate Pastor (Mrs.) Josephine Isi Ibhaguezejele as the Iyeki-General of the state.
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In his response, Oba Ewuare II noted that the proper title in Benin tradition is Iyeki, not Iyaloja, saying that the Iyeki plays both administrative and cultural roles in every market and must be confirmed by the palace after being selected by the market women.
He said that the title of Iyaloja is foreign to Benin, noting that Benin is the home of culture, where their own traditions are upheld. He stated that he had discussed the matter with his chiefs and other knowledgeable persons.
He stressed that every Iyeki has a special relationship with the palace and performs cultural duties in shrines located within markets.
Chief Osaro Idah, who was authorised by the monarch to clarify further, explained that each market has its independent Iyeki, such as in Oba Market or Ogiso Market.
He said, “Iyeki is independent in every market like the Oba market, Ogiso market, and others. The traders select their leaders from within the markets. The Iyeki does more than the role of coordinating traders.