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It was announced on Friday by the Iyase of Benin, Mr Sam Igbe, with significant breaking of the native chalk at the Ugha Ozonolua pavilion within the palace in Benin City, the capital of Edo State.
“Evbo Osorhue Bunrun”
“The Great Pillar of Chalk Is Broken”
Meaning that our Royal Father, Oba Erediauwa has gone to joins our Ancestors.
After the official announcement, the Crown Prince, Eheneden Erediauwa, returned to Edaiken in Uselu for the continuation of the ceremonial rites that must be performed before he would ascend the throne.
Omo N’oba N’Edo Uku Akpolopkolo Erediauwa I.was crowned Oba of Benin on March 23, 1979.
He died at the age of 92.
Inlandtown! 2016.
