The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has directed indigenes and residents of Edo State to participate in a two-week period of fasting and prayer aimed at seeking divine protection and peace.
Gatekeepers News reports that the spiritual exercise will run from September 15 to September 28.
The announcement was made on Monday in a statement signed by the Obamedo of Benin, Efosa Igbinomwanhia.
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.”
“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.”
