Adibe Emenyonu in Benin CityThe Benin monarch, Oba Ewuare II, has told the daughter of President Bola Tinubu and Iyaloja General, Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, the role and functions of Iyeki (market leader) in Benin Kingdom. Oba Ewuare said the Iyeki performed certain cultural roles on his behalf in the markets, besides coordinating the affairs of traders in the market. But Oba Ewuare said the Iyaloja concept was alien to Benin culture, adding that the Iyeki must be confirmed by the palace after being selected by the market women. “Do you know the role of Iyeki in Benin culture? The Iyeki in Oba Market has no role to play in Ogiso Market.