BEVERLY HILLS, March 16, (THEWILL) – The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Erediauwa, is ill and will not be available for public engagements “until further notice,” the Benin Traditional Council announced in a statement on Monday.
The statement by the Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor, said: “It is hereby announced for the information of the general public that in the Palace parlance, ‘Uhunmwun ve Ekpen vb’ Ato’ meaning the Leopard is ill in the Savannah bush.
“The explanation is that Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Erediauwa, CFR, Oba of Benin is indisposed.
“Public engagements including courtesy visits, hearing of complaints from individuals, families and communities, and in particular, complaints over inheritance and land disputes are therefore suspended until further notice.”
Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Erediauwa was crowned Oba of Benin in a ceremony on March 23, 1979, following the death of his father, Oba Akenzua II.
