Benin Kingdom to commence eating of new yam September 30
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, says the Benin Kingdom will commence the eating of new yam after a palace ceremony on September 30.
This is contained in a statement by Frank Irabor, secretary to the Benin Traditional Council, on Monday.
According to the statement, the indoor ceremony is to usher in the new yam (Emorho) into the palace.
“Following the ceremony, all sons and daughters of the Benin Kingdom, as well as indigenes and non-indigenes living in Edo who participated in the two-week fasting and prayer exercise, can eat the new yam,” the palace said.
The Oba’s announcement comes after the conclusion of a two-week fasting/prayers period, which was declared for peace, progress, and to usher in the new yam.
The two-week fasting/prayers commenced on September 15 and ended on September 28.
The Oba expressed appreciation to all those who participated in the exercise and prayed for peace and happiness in individual homes.
(NAN)
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