The Digest:
Queen Ewuare of the Benin Kingdom has publicly challenged the Benin Traditional Council's claims that influencer Peller's palace visit was unauthorised, sharing a stamped letter showing the visit was formally communicated. The council had suspended the queen and others, describing the March 6 visit as a "desecration of the sacred precincts." Peller's team insists due process was followed, though critics argue receipt of a letter does not equal formal approval. The council maintains the palace is not for casual content creation, with a palace staff member already charged over the incident.
Key Points:
- Queen Ewuare's public rebuttal escalates the palace power struggle into open conflict.
- The dispute tests whether traditional authority can be challenged publicly by royal family members.
- The council's suspension of a queen signals serious internal divisions within the palace.
- The controversy highlights tensions between tradition and modern social media culture.
- Legal action against palace staff may set a precedent for how traditional institutions handle breaches.
The Benin Traditional Council faces pressure to clarify its approval process while Queen Ewuare's fate hangs in the balance amid ongoing disciplinary proceedings.
Sources: The Punch, Benin Traditional Council, TikTok
