Benin Traditional Council Denies Granting Approval for Streamer Peller’s Controversial Palace Visit; Disciplinary Action Underway

The Benin Traditional Council insists Peller's palace visit was unauthorized, leading to the suspension of a chief and potential removal of a Queen.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 24, 2026, 11:34 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Naija News

Council Clarifies Administrative Protocols Following Viral Visit

In a statement released on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor, addressed the growing controversy surrounding Peller's recent presence at the royal palace. The council emphasized that the mere acknowledgement of a request letter—an administrative standard—does not equate to official permission from the Oba of Benin or the council itself. This clarification comes after Peller and his management team presented a stamped copy of their request as evidence of authorization.

Internal Disciplinary Measures and Suspensions

The BTC has characterized the visit as an "abominable" desecration of the palace’s sanctity. Preliminary investigations have already led to significant internal consequences:

Indefinite Suspension: A high-ranking chief implicated in facilitating the visit has been suspended indefinitely.

Police Detention: A palace staff member, identified as Mr. Omuemu, has been detained by the Nigeria Police Force and charged with abetting unauthorized entry and breaching the peace.