Obaseki and MOWAA: A Public Legacy Wrapped in Private Control? Part One of the MOWAA investigation. See also video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/799572416452717 - by Osigwe Omo-Ikirodah When the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) was unveiled, it was framed as a cultural rebirth — a legacy project rooted in Edo history and built on a partnership involving the Edo State Government , national institutions, and the Benin Palace . It was presented as public-spirited, heritage-driven, and institutionally anchored. However, a review of incorporation documents, amended governance papers, and Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) filings tells a more complex and troubling story — one marked by structural contradictions, quiet governance changes, and unresolved questions about control. A Public Narrative, a Private Legal Vehicle. MOWAA is not a government agency. It is registered as a private Company Limited by Guarantee (LTD/GTE), originally incorporated on 13 January 2020 u...