In a raw and sour show of anger, some youths suspected to be thugs have reportedly assaulted Dr. Don Pedro Obaseki, a cousin of former Governor of Edo State l, Godwin Obaseki, while he was playing football at Uwa Primary School field on Igbesamwan Street, Benin City.
TMY News correspondent learnt that the youths stripped Obaseki, accusing him of making disrespectful remarks against the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II.
A viral video clip showed the youths dragging him from the field before taking him to the Oba’s Palace.
In the video, the youths labelled Pedro an “oghioba” (enemy of the Oba).
They said further that their action emanated from comments he allegedly made in the United Kingdom, which they considered insulting to the monarch.
On arriving at the palace, the youths told the palace chiefs and guards that they brought Obaseki to answer for allegedly disrespecting the Oba.
The palace chiefs, who, however, intervened, stated that the Oba was at Holy Arousa Church attending a thanksgiving service to cap the end of the Igue Festival.
The chiefs urged the youths to avoid causing trouble in the kingdom.
”We don’t want any disturbance. If anyone considers himself an enemy of the Oba, leave him, and time will reveal the outcome,” the chiefs admonished.
The video also showed palace chiefs taking custody of Obaseki from the youths.
