Concerned elders of Oke-Oroma village in the Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State have commended Governor Monday Okpebholo and the Oba of Benin Oba Ewuare II for restoring the community’s statutory rights and independent status.

The commendation came after a prolonged period of alleged hostility between the people of OkeOroma and those of Amagba Adolor in the Oredo Local Government Area.

The two communities are separated by the Oroma River, a natural boundary that has long defined their territorial limits.

During a solidarity rally in Oke-Oroma village, elders and residents—including neighbours from the nearby Obagie N’ Evbuosa community—expressed their gratitude to the state government and the Benin Royal Palace.

The demonstrators, holding placards with inscriptions highlighting their grievances and demands, pledged their unwavering loyalty and support to Governor Okpebholo for upholding the ruling of the Benin monarch, which reaffirmed that Amagba Adolor and Oke-Oroma are distinct and separate villages.