Mr Edebiri said that God established the Benin throne in accordance with divine ordinance.
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, has led a spiritual purification ceremony against evil forces during the Ugie Emobo rite.
The Oba of Benin, Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, on Monday performed the ancient Ugierhoba rite, formally opening the 2025 Igue festival.
The projects are the Radisson Blu Hotel and the Edo Museum of West African Art (EMOWAA).
Mr Okpebholo has congratulated the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on the occasion of his birthday and ninth coronation anniversary.
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, on the ninth anniversary of his ascension to the throne.
The Benin traditional council has issued a stern warning against the politicisation of market leadership, stating that “the concept of Iyaloja is alien to Benin culture”.
The two-week fasting/prayers commenced on September 15 and ended on September 28.
The Oba said that the palace faced financial hardship due to withheld funds.
The Oba offered prayers for national leaders, seeking peace, good health, wisdom, and steady progress throughout this festive period.
