Oba of Benin calls for two-week fasting, prayer in Edo after this happened

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The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has urged Edo indigenes and residents to participate in a two-week period of fasting and prayer aimed at driving away evil from the state.

This announcement was made public on Monday through a statement by the Obamedo of Benin, Efosa Igbinomwanhia.

The statement revealed that the fasting exercise is scheduled to begin on September 15 and conclude on September 28.

Igbinomwanhia called on all sons and daughters of Benin, both within the country and abroad, to observe the fast during this time.

“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.

“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.

“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,” the statement said.

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