Benin Queen Ewaure Breaks Silence Over Peller's Palace Visit Amid Controversy
Queen Ewaure of the Benin Kingdom has publicly addressed her suspension, revealing that the controversial visit of streamer Peller to the Benin Palace was officially authorized. In a statement released on social media, the queen shared a letter bearing an acknowledgement stamp from the Benin Traditional Council, which she claims confirms the approval of the visit.
Queen Accuses Traditional Council of Misleading Claims
The queen accused the Benin Traditional Council of lying about her role in facilitating Peller's visit, stating that the council falsely claimed the visit was unauthorized. She emphasized that the stamped letter serves as proof of authorization, though she hinted at larger, undisclosed issues behind the scenes. "The issues at hand aren't just because Peller came to the palace or me gifting him," she said. "A lot has been happening behind closed doors. The Benin traditional council lied that Peller coming to the palace was unauthorized and I brought him to the palace."
Mixed Reactions from Social Media Users
The revelation has sparked divided reactions online, with many netizens questioning the validity of the queen's claims. Some users pointed out that the stamp on the letter might only indicate receipt, not approval, leading to skepticism about the authorization.
- @asoeventsbymj commented: "This letter was received not approved. You sent a letter you got your copy when it was received. Was it approved? Did you get a response or letter of approval?"
- @zino_dollars added: "We need to see the approval letter. There's a big difference between received and approved."
- @enoma_pa3ck wrote: "I am really not in support of trying to punish Peller or the Queen as this would just prevent further tourists and investors from coming to Benin. However the stamp on the letter simply shows it was received by the admin team of the Palace and doesn't equate to an authorisation."
Background of the Controversy
The controversy began when palace officials described Peller's visit as unauthorized, resulting in the suspension of Queen Ewaure, a Benin chief, and a staff member. Peller's management later issued a statement clarifying that a formal request letter was sent prior to the visit and apologizing for any misunderstandings. The queen's latest claims add a new layer to the ongoing debate, raising questions about transparency and internal dynamics within the Benin Kingdom's traditional institutions.
As the situation unfolds, public interest remains high, with many calling for further clarification from both the queen and the traditional council to resolve the conflicting narratives.
