The rivalry between Ogbebo and Eredia-uwa not only involved the two brothers but also drew in influential chiefs and supporters from within the Benin Kingdom, resulting in a civil conflict with significant political consequences.
Oba Ogbebo's rule lasted just eight months, and it faced opposition from those who believed Prince Eredia-uwa was the rightful heir.
This opposition escalated into a full-scale civil conflict, with Prince Eredia-uwa receiving support from influential figures, including the Enigie of Ishan, Erebo the Ezomo of Uzebu, and the people of Uselu.
[8][2] Ogbebo's mother played a role in his path to the throne, aligning herself with his cause and contributing to his initial success in seizing power.
[10] His brief rule, marked by conflict and intrigue, ultimately concluded with the return and triumph of his elder brother, Oba Eredia-uwa.
[3] A civil conflict ensued as Prince Eredia-uwa, with the backing of the Enigie of Ishan, Erebo the Ezomo of Uzebu, and the people of Uselu, sought to reclaim his place on the throne.
[2] His short tenure as the ruler of the Benin Empire reflects the complex dynamics of royal succession within the kingdom during that era.