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Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa

Oba of Benin final rites begins Wednesday 25th *Non-natives to keep away from traditional grounds

Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa
Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa

AGENE GODWIN Benin

The Benin Traditional Council has announced a 14days funeral rites to begin from Wednesday, May 25th which is ekioba market day with palace rites and end on Wednesday June 8th an agbado market day.

A statement signed by the Secretary, Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor said other palace rites would be held on the 26th, 27th, 28th and then on Sunday May 29th there would be entertainment of guests.

According to the statement, palace rites would continue on Monday 30th to Saturday June 4 when there would be presentation of gifts.

By Sunday June 5th, palace rites would begin and culminate on Tuesday June 7th with ikowia.

The statement said the performance of emwinekhua (royal funeral rites) is the sole responsibility of the Crown Prince, Edaiken N’Uselu.

By the announcement of the funeral rites, “all burial ceremonies are prohibited. We advise everyone to go about his or her normal business and to stay away from places where traditional rites that are not open to the public are performed during emwinekhua” the statement said.

It also advised non indigenes to show respect for the tradition and custom of the people during the period saying the palace would work with security agencies to ensure safety of lives during the period.

“We must however warn all trouble makers and their ilk who may see this period as an opportunity to foment trouble and cause disorder, that we shall not tolerate such behaviours. Unfamiliar sounds which are intended to warn people, especially women to keep away may be heard in such places but his should not cause anxieties among us.

“As Edo people, we cherish the common history and heritage we share. Therefore it is our expectation that we should come together in a common understanding of the things we must do during this period of mourning and throughout this period.”

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