- Social media personality Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, known as Peller, will not return to Benin City.
- His decision follows a summons from the Oba of Benin Palace.
- The announcement was made during a clip from his nationwide tour.
Social media personality Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, has announced that he will not be returning to Benin City, despite receiving a summons from the Oba of Benin Palace.
The declaration was made during a clip from his nationwide tour, sparking debate among followers some questioning his decision, while others await an official statement from the palace.
A companion who appeared with Peller on the livestream revealed that the influencer had suggested sending his management team in his place. Peller, however, declined, saying he did not want any member of his team to risk being “held hostage.”
The situation stems from Peller’s unauthorised entry into the palace on March 6, 2026, an act the Benin Traditional Council (BTC) described as a serious violation of protocol and a desecration of the palace’s sacred grounds.
In an official statement signed by BTC Secretary Frank Irabor, the council said disciplinary action has been taken against palace staff and chiefs who were involved in facilitating the incident.
One chief implicated in the breach has been suspended indefinitely, while palace staff member Mr Omuemu has been detained by the Nigeria Police Force and charged in court for causing a public disturbance.
The council also noted that the queen connected to the incident is undergoing disciplinary proceedings, which could result in her removal in accordance with Benin traditions.
Peller was summoned to appear before a committee of chiefs to give his account but reportedly did not attend. The BTC reiterated that he must appear in person and submit a written apology for the embarrassment caused by his unapproved visit, warning that legal consequences may follow if he refuses.
The council concluded by reaffirming that the palace is a revered institution steeped in centuries-old traditions, and it remains committed to upholding the dignity and sanctity of the Oba of Benin and the palace.
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Read some comments below:
@jiggy4rever:”I be Benin boy but all of Una just hate this boy una de act like the boy just fly fence enter Oba palace nor be people carry am in? Were the people not aware of the law ? Why blame him because na peller?”
@osetech_34:”This boy don’t want he is playing with, they will lay cause on you soon, is better you go and meet them, Benin is not Lagos ✌️.”
@biq_zay:”For state wey be red mud 😂😂 over hyped Benin 😂😂😂.”
@happinessopuoyibo:”As u no one go Benin again where u one go marry javis? Cus her mama they Benin😂.”
@steflodasniper:”Who is he and why palace Dey summon am!!! Una don really see this Benin palace finish sha😢.”
@freebandkid56:”All of Ona Dey craze Oba of Benin na God ???”
@i_am_kessy:”I think they wont arrest him. He did nothing wrong or whatever he did wrong, he wasn’t inform.”
@iamdaddysp:”Benin na UK?😂😂 oga dey ur lagos make Oba go sleep.”
@edes.aigbede:”If peller do not want to honor the invitation then no problem, but make Javis make sure na Lagos he go receive her bride price ooh 😂😂,”
@official_ala_j:”I be Edo state boy 😢 the way this mater con da be now e con be like say PELLER fly fence enter Benin 😢.”
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