Benin monarch mobilises traditionalists in offensive against kidnappers
File: Oba Ewuare II
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Benin monarch, Oba Ewuare II, has tasked native doctors, water goddess priestesses, Osokpikan, Aiyelala and Olokun adherents in his kingdom to come out with all their instruments on July 10 for the purpose of laying curses on kidnappers, armed robbers and other criminal elements in his kingdom in particular and Edo State at large.
Oba Ewuare II gave the order in Benin City on Tuesday when he met with the native doctors in his palace.
The Benin monarch told them to bring all their instruments on the said date for the purpose of performing the exercise.
He said, “Today is a great day. I welcome you with the power of our ancestors. Many things that are not supposed to be happening are happening in this state. We have to pray. Those who want to destroy the kingdom will not succeed.”
Speaking through the Akenuwa of Benin, Chief Osaigbovo Osamwonyi, Oba Ewuare II, said his efforts were to support the state government to ensure peace reigned in the state.
“You all know what is happening. The Oba is trying to bring peace. All the bad things are what we want to wipe away. Use all that you have to send all the wicked ones away. So that we can have good sleep.
“We don’t want kidnapping, armed robbery and other social vices in this state. We want peace. The palace has done much behind closed doors. Use all that you have to chase away wicked ones.
“After 10 days, you all will return to the palace with all you have to place curses on those involved in the evil act. We want to see change,” he said.
On his part, Chief Egboye said, “Our Oba called us to remove all the wahala in this state. The prayers and actions will work. That is what our forefathers did. It has never failed.”
The Ohen N’ Ogbeguma N’ Ayen, Princess Juliet Ehigiamusoe, said they would come out with all things in the river and on the land to carry out the monarch’s order.
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