Oba of Benin declares two-week fasting, prayer for peace in Edo
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has called on Edo indigenes and residents of the state to embark on a two-week fasting and prayer to ward off evil from the land.
The monarch disclosed this in a statement on Monday issued by the Obamedo of Benin, Efosa Igbinomwanhia.
The revered traditional ruler announced that the fasting period would commence on September 15 and last until September 28, urging all Benin sons and daughters, both at home and abroad, to observe fasting and prayer during this time.
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.”
