The Benin Monarch, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, and Ewuare II, have called on Edo sons and daughters to unite and defend Benin customs and traditions.
He gave this advice at the 7th Coronation Anniversary Thanksgiving, held at the Holy Aruosa Cathedral (Edo National Church of God) on Sunday in Benin City.
Oba Ewuare II prayed to God and his ancestors to grant him wisdom to lead the people, look after their welfare, build resilience, and remain focused on his duties.
He said, “Our unity is our strength. United, we stand. We should not undermine our customs and traditions. We should all hold it together. The world is already jealous of us.”
In his goodwill message, Edo State House of Assembly Speaker, Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, who expressed his solidarity in a rendition, lauded Oba Ewuare II for being the rallying point of African tradition and prayed for a peaceful reign on the throne of his forebears.
The speaker, who was joined by other members of the Assembly, said, “You (Oba Ewuare II) are not just the Oba of Benin, but the Oba of the whole world.”
In his sermon, the presiding priest of Holy Aruosa Cathedral (Edo National Church of God), Ohen-Osa Igbinoghodua Edebiri, urged Nigerians to be patient and live in righteousness by obeying the Commandments of God, noting that wisdom is profitable to direct.
The Holy Aruosa Cathedral choristers, with a symphony of both ancient and contemporary musical instruments, entertained guests and worshippers at the service, where crowds flocked to witness the historic event.
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