[2] He was conferred with the title Iyase of Benin with the support of educated youths, the taxpayers community and the colonial government who were his previous employers.
[3] However, many educated youths who supported his rise in politics became disappointed as a result of the activities of the Reformed Ogboni in Benin which had Obaseki as its master (Oluwo).
[6] After reforms in the local governance structure, the taxpayers group gained control of a newly created Benin Divisional Council.
[9] The activities of the Ogbonis led to negative reactions from sections of the populace especially educated youths who had supported Obaseki as Iyase.
[10] However, Obaseki continued his political life in Ibadan and Lagos as a member of the Western House of Assembly and the Legislative Council.