The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, has publicly corrected Labour Party gubernatorial candidate Olumide Akpata for claiming to be a “son of the Palace”.

Akpata, during a recent meeting with the monarch repeatedly referred to himself as a “son of the Palace” in both English and the local dialect.

The Oba, however, swiftly dismissed his assertions, explaining that he had instructed one of his chiefs to verify Akpata’s claims.

He added that his investigation revealed that Akpata has no direct or distant links to the Palace.

In response to the Oba’s correction, Akpata acknowledged the distinction, stating that while he might not be a child of the Palace, he is a child of the kingdom.