By joshua 
By Ikhili Ebalu, Benin City
The case between the Enogie of Ologbo, His Royal Highness, Prince Owenvbiugie Jason Akenzua ( claimant/ applicant), suing for himself and on behalf of the people of Ologbo Dukedom and Chief Johnson Atseleghe ( the Iyatsere of warri ), and others have been adjourned to 23rd of May 2023.
The case with suit no: B/ 294/2020 before Justice Daniel Okungbowa of Benin High Court 2 came for hearing today.
At today’s sitting , the Counsel to the plaintiff , Chris Otasowe filled their processes and the names of all the parties in the case were joined in the suit
In the suit, the action of the first defendant include usurping, parading and exacting of parrallel traditional powers and authority within Ologbo dukedom particularly Ologbo central, Ajatiton and Kolokolo, admistering and collection of administrative and development fee within Ologbo dukedom, relating directly with companies and investors on community matters, collection of royalties and entitlements accruing to ologbo dukedom and the communities under it, also asserting control and ownership of communal lands within Ologbo dukedom amongst other charges.
Having heard from both counsels who agreed on a date, the Honourable judge, Justice Daniel Okogbuwa thereafter adjourned the case to 23 rd May 2023 for continuous hearing.
The Presiding Judge, Justice Daniel Okogbuwa adjourned the case to 23 rd May 2023 for continuation of hearing.