Oba of Benin declares two-week fast, prayer against evil in Edo

The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has directed indigenes and residents of Edo State to observe a two-week fasting and prayer session to ward off evil and seek divine protection for the land.

The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Obamedo of Benin, Efosa Igbinomwanhia.

According to the monarch, the fasting and prayer will run from September 15 to September 28. 

He urged all Benin sons and daughters, both at home and in the diaspora, as well as other residents in the state, to participate.

The statement reads, “His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin, uses this medium to inform the general public that from 15 September, 2025 to 28th September, 2025, all sons and daughters of Benin Kingdom and, by extension indigenes and non-indigenes living in Edo State, to embark on two weeks fasting and prayer.

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“This is in line with our age-long tradition that before the commencement of the yearly new yam, it is important that we fast and pray to God Almighty and the royal ancestors for bountiful harvest and to shield us away from sudden death and for peace and tranquillity in our individual homes, families, state and country at large.

“All Benin sons and daughters at home and in the diaspora are to fast and pray during this period.

“The two-week fasting period is from 6 am to 6 pm daily. The Omo N’Oba prays to God Almighty to grant us peace and happiness as we all embark on this fasting and prayer.”

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