Don Pedro Obaseki has forgiven the individuals who assaulted him in Benin City on December 28, 2025, bringing a measure of closure to an incident that sparked public concern.

Obaseki was reportedly attacked by a group of thugs led by Osaze Adun, also known as “Kapuepue,” while playing football at Uwa Primary School in Benin. During the assault, he was stripped naked and dragged to the Palace of the Oba of Benin.

Speaking on Tuesday at his residence in Benin, where his assailants visited to seek forgiveness, Obaseki said the incident left him deeply traumatised, affecting both him and his family.

He noted, however, that after listening to appeals from various quarters and reflecting on the situation, he decided to let go and move forward.

“Everybody is aware of the events of December 28, and it’s been almost four months now. My children and I were very pained, but there is a proverb in Benin that only the leopard’s cub can lick the leopard’s underside,” he said.

Obaseki stressed that his decision was also informed by his identity and desire to promote unity within the Edo community.

“I’m an Edo man, I’m an Obaseki, and I wanted to use this as an affirmation that we are not enemies of the Edo people,” he added.

He expressed gratitude to his family and close associates for their support during the period, noting that the incident underscored the importance of unity and reconciliation.

Highlighting a personal connection, Obaseki revealed that the mother of the alleged ringleader is from his extended family, a factor he said contributed to the decision to forgive.

“In the Obaseki clan, we have spoken to my brothers because they’ve been on this for a while. We realised that we need to move forward,” he said.

The development marks a significant step toward reconciliation following the widely condemned assault.

______________________________________________________________________ “Enhance Legal Practice With Authoritative Reports” — Alexander Payne Offers Comprehensive Law Reports, Spanning Over A Century Of Nigerian Jurisprudence

Interested buyers are encouraged to place their orders and enquiries via: 0704 444 4777, 0704 444 4999, 0818 199 9888 Website: www.alexandernigeria.com

______________________________________________________________________ ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR LAWYERS: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE Reimagine your practice with the power of AI “...this is the only Nigerian book I know of on the topic.” — Ohio Books Ltd Authored by Ben Ijeoma Adigwe, Esq., ACIArb (UK), LL.M, Dip. in Artificial Intelligence, Director, Delta State Ministry of Justice, Asaba, Nigeria. Bonus: Get a FREE eBook titled “How to Use the AI in Legalpedia and Law Pavilion” with every purchase.

How to Order: 📞 Call, Text, or WhatsApp: 08034917063 | 07055285878 📧 Email: benadigwe1@gmail.com 🌐 Website: www.benadigwe.com

Ebook Version: Access directly online at: https://selar.com/prv626

_______________________________________________________________________ [A MUST HAVE] Evidence Act Demystified With Recent And Contemporary Cases And Materials
“Evidence Act: Complete Annotation” by renowned legal experts Sanni & Etti.
Available now for NGN 40,000 at ASC Publications, 10, Boyle Street, Onikan, Lagos. Beside High Court, TBS. Email publications@ayindesanni.com or WhatsApp +2347056667384. Purchase Link: https://paystack.com/buy/evidence-act-complete-annotation ______________________________________________________________________ “Bridging Theory And Courtroom Practice” — Hagler Sunny Okorie, Nathaniel Ngozi Ikeocha Unveil ‘Functional’ Tort Law Book For Nigerian Legal System The book, titled The Law of Torts in Nigeria: A Functional Approach, authored by Professor Hagler Sunny Okorie Ph.D and Ikeocha, Nathaniel Ngozi Esq, offers law students, practitioners, and academics a comprehensive guide to understanding and applying tort law in Nigerian courts. Interested buyers can place orders via the following contact numbers: 08028636615, 08037667945, 08032253813, or +234 902 196 2209.