The Benin Traditional Council has maintained that popular streamer Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, known as Peller, did not receive approval to visit the palace. According to the council's secretary, Frank Irabor, the submission of a letter of request and its acknowledgement do not constitute approval. Irabor clarified that the Benin tradition would not normally warrant further engagement on such matters, but the level of misinformation and ignorance displayed by Peller and his manager necessitated a response. He explained that in formal establishments, the submission of a letter of request and its acknowledgement do not imply approval. The council has urged Peller and his manager to clarify whether any formal written approval was granted.
The council's stance is clear: the receipt and stamping of correspondence by its secretariat only serve as acknowledgement of receipt and do not imply approval by the Oba of Benin or the Benin Traditional Council. In the absence of explicit authorisation, no visit or activity is deemed sanctioned. Peller has been invited to the palace to address disciplinary proceedings, which are currently underway.
The Benin Traditional Council's insistence on upholding customs and traditions is a stark reminder that institutions must be respected. The council's secretary, Frank Irabor, has made it clear that the palace's rules are not to be taken lightly. The fact that Peller and his manager have been accused of spreading misinformation and ignorance is a worrying trend. The disciplinary proceedings against Peller are a necessary step towards maintaining the sanctity of the Benin Royal Palace. This incident highlights the importance of respecting cultural protocols and the consequences of disregarding them.
