Stolen Benin artefacts tear Obaseki, Oba of Benin apart

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While the monarch wants the items to be returned to the palace, Obaseki wants them kept at a museum that he is planning to build.

Sat Jul 10 2021This is a result of some artefacts stolen from Benin Kingdom during the British invasion in 1897.

 

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Gov Obaseki should respect his father's wishes.The artifacts can still be viewed at the palace under special arrangement.

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