Following her recent removal from the Palace of the Oba of Benin, Queen Ewuare has asserted that streamer Habeeb Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, was allowed to visit the Palace.
On the previous Tuesday, the Benin Traditional Council (BTC) issued a statement condemning the TikToker's visit.
In a statement, the BTC's Secretary, Frank Irabor, noted that the visit was a significant violation of protocol as well as a disrespect to the sacred grounds of the palace.
Irabor indicated that consequences had been imposed on the queen and others associated with the visit.
On Thursday, City Plug Management, Peller’s management team, clarified that a formal application for a courtesy visit had been made to the palace on February 23, adjusting the date from March 3 to March 6.
The management stated in a formal communication that while some aspects of the visit may have seemed inappropriate, any such actions were not intended.
In response to the eviction claims, Queen Ewuare, wife of the Oba of Benin, publicly accused the BTC of dishonesty, insinuating that there were more significant issues at play.
Using her TikTok account, she shared a screenshot of the notice informing the palace of Peller’s visit, emphasizing that the dismissal was not merely because of the visit itself or her presentations of gifts to him.
She asserted, "Much has transpired behind the scenes. The BTC falsely claims that Peller's visit was unauthorized and that I facilitated his entry. I aim to prove that his visit was indeed approved by the appropriate channels.
"Refer to the stamp on this document, which verifies that the BTC sanctioned it; yet they choose to mislead. The crux of the matter transcends this singular incident, as there are far more pressing concerns at play," she explained.
The letter, dated February 23, addressed to the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, included a stamp confirming its receipt, although she did not provide evidence of the formal consent for the visit.
The letter eloquently stated, "We respectfully notify the palace of a scheduled engagement for Peller, a noted online streamer, on March 3, 2026," and also mentioned that the son of Chief Courage Uyi Ogiefa would accompany Peller during his visit.
It expressed a desire to have a brief audience with His Royal Majesty at the palace, reinforcing respect for the noble traditions and decorum of the Benin Kingdom throughout the visit.
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