Edo state govt approves appointment of Prince Eheneden Erediauwa as the new Oba of Benin
Wed May 25, 2016 08:24:am National
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The Edo State government has named their Edaiken N'Uselu and heir to the Benin throne, Prince Eheneden Erediauwa as the 39th Oba of Benin, with effect from April 29, 2016.
He succeeds his father, Oba Erediuwa, whose death was announced on April, 29, 2016.
In a letter dated May 24, 2016 and signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Julius Omozuanvbo Ihonvbere, the Governor Adams Oshiomhole led administration said Eheneden Erediauwa's appointment was in accordance with the Traditional Rulers and Chiefs' Law.
The letter was titled: "Appointment of His Royal Highness, Edaiken N'Uselu, Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa as the Oba of Benin."
The government said: "It is hereby notified for general information that in the exercise of the powers conferred by Section 19 (1) of the Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Law, 1979 (as amended) and by virtue of all other laws enabling it on that behalf, the Executive Council of the Edo State Government of Nigeria has approved the appointment of His Royal Highness Edaiken N'Uselu, Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa as the Oba of Benin, with effect from the 29th day of April, 2016."
Meanwhile, the funeral rites (Emwinekhua) for Omo N'Oba N'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Erediauwa, Oba of Benin begin today and end on June 8, 2016.
It will be recalled that the Iyase of Benin Kingdom, Chief Sam Igbe, on April 29, 2016, announced the demise of the Oba who reigned as the 38th Oba of Benin.
In a statement by the Benin Traditional Council (BTC) and signed by the Secretary, Frank Irabor, the exercise begins today with the palace rites which are the sole responsibility of the Edaiken N'Uselu, the heir to the Benin throne, His Royal Highness (Ambassador) Eheneden Erediauwa.
The programme will feature mainly palace rites, except on Sunday meant for Izakhue and entertainment of guests; Saturday, June 4, 2016. Ihako; Tuesday, June 7, 2016, Ikpowie and Wednesday, June 8, 2016, the end of the ceremony.
Consequently, all burial rites are prohibited during the period.
The Council advised the people to go about their normal businesses and stay away from places where secret traditional rites are performed.
The statement assured members of the public that BTC will work closely with security agencies to ensure their safety during the ceremonies.
The Council however warned troublemakers that their unlawful activities will not be tolerated during the period, adding that unfamiliar sounds which are intended to warn people, especially women to keep away from places, may be heard from such areas, but it should not cause any panic among residents.
He succeeds his father, Oba Erediuwa, whose death was announced on April, 29, 2016.
In a letter dated May 24, 2016 and signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Julius Omozuanvbo Ihonvbere, the Governor Adams Oshiomhole led administration said Eheneden Erediauwa's appointment was in accordance with the Traditional Rulers and Chiefs' Law.
The letter was titled: "Appointment of His Royal Highness, Edaiken N'Uselu, Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa as the Oba of Benin."
The government said: "It is hereby notified for general information that in the exercise of the powers conferred by Section 19 (1) of the Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Law, 1979 (as amended) and by virtue of all other laws enabling it on that behalf, the Executive Council of the Edo State Government of Nigeria has approved the appointment of His Royal Highness Edaiken N'Uselu, Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa as the Oba of Benin, with effect from the 29th day of April, 2016."
Meanwhile, the funeral rites (Emwinekhua) for Omo N'Oba N'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Erediauwa, Oba of Benin begin today and end on June 8, 2016.
It will be recalled that the Iyase of Benin Kingdom, Chief Sam Igbe, on April 29, 2016, announced the demise of the Oba who reigned as the 38th Oba of Benin.
In a statement by the Benin Traditional Council (BTC) and signed by the Secretary, Frank Irabor, the exercise begins today with the palace rites which are the sole responsibility of the Edaiken N'Uselu, the heir to the Benin throne, His Royal Highness (Ambassador) Eheneden Erediauwa.
The programme will feature mainly palace rites, except on Sunday meant for Izakhue and entertainment of guests; Saturday, June 4, 2016. Ihako; Tuesday, June 7, 2016, Ikpowie and Wednesday, June 8, 2016, the end of the ceremony.
Consequently, all burial rites are prohibited during the period.
The Council advised the people to go about their normal businesses and stay away from places where secret traditional rites are performed.
The statement assured members of the public that BTC will work closely with security agencies to ensure their safety during the ceremonies.
The Council however warned troublemakers that their unlawful activities will not be tolerated during the period, adding that unfamiliar sounds which are intended to warn people, especially women to keep away from places, may be heard from such areas, but it should not cause any panic among residents.
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