Security has been beefed up in Edo State, ahead of Thursday (today’s) coronation of the crown prince, His Royal Highness, Eheneden Erediauwa, as the new oba of Benin Kingdom.
Prince Eheneden will leave Usama Palace, where he has been since October 9 for Benin, the state capital.
He is also expected to pass through Isekherhe to perform the ceremonial crossing of a river before moving to Urho-Okpota for the coronation ceremony.
It was learnt that although the heir apparent would not be crowned in public, he would receive the staff of office from the state Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, as the 39th oba, at a grand ceremony to be graced by guests, led by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Also expected at the ceremony are state governors, the leadership of the National Assembly and other lawmakers, traditional rulers and members of the diplomatic community.
Punch correspondent, who went round major areas in the state capital, observed heavy presence of policemen at Ovoranmwwen Square, Airport Road, Urho-Okpota and around the Oba’s palace on Plymouth Road.
The Commissioner of Police, Haliru Gwandu, had on Tuesday said that 5,000 personnel would be deployed to provide security for the historic event.
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Is good to be a king
ReplyDeleteOba Gha-Tor-okpere-ise. It's my wish that his tenure, will be peaceful and progressive long live the Oba.
DeleteThnk God. Ha! D disturbance 4 d past 2 weeks isnt funny. Mk dem end am biko.
DeleteDooooooo
ReplyDeleteHmmmm what a powerful ceremony.
ReplyDeleteHere comes the king
DeleteCongratulations to the new oba of benin crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa. I know benin is choked already.
ReplyDeleteOba to kpeye......iseeeeeeee
ReplyDeleteIseeee..
DeleteVery good to know
ReplyDeleteResembles Jim Iyke here with his shades. Hope he does not share same legs with Stella's boo.
ReplyDeleteToday should be a public holiday in Benin
ReplyDeleteIt is actually
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It is actually
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Benin is tight with security and everywhere is bubbling
ReplyDelete@sugarplum, it is Oba Ghato
ReplyDeleteKpere
His name will all change because a new name has been picked yesterday at Useh
Good morning Bvs
@sugarplum, it is Oba Ghato
ReplyDeleteKpere
His name will also change because a new name has been picked yesterday at Useh
Good morning Bvs
@sugarplum, it is Oba Ghato
ReplyDeleteKpere
His name will also change because a new name has been picked yesterday at Useh
Good morning Bvs
Huurrrrrrayyyy..we are having a new oba today.. A big congratulations to all d Bini and Edo bvs in dis blog and also d world at large. .
ReplyDeleteMay God grant him wisdom to lead well
Congrats to you and us.
DeleteI can imagine how Benin is now.
Yep babes..Benin is bubbling.. Everywhere is so beautiful..colourful decorations
DeleteBenin has been on lock down since yesterday..
ReplyDeleteI didn't expect less.
DeleteSerious lock down. No public buses or cabs around ring road.
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DeleteYea..for u to get to uhurokpota hall..d venue of d coronation is trekking things ooh..no buses..cars allowed....BT everywhere is bubbling .
DeleteSeeing pictures reminded me of the movie iyore
ReplyDeleteSo happy to witness the coronation of the new Oba Of Benin in my time. Will surely have stories to tell and children nd grandchildren. LONG LIVE THE KING!!!
ReplyDeleteYesoooh..its beautiful!!!..
DeleteIs he related to Jim Ik? All the best King.
ReplyDeleteFunky cute Oba of Benin. Just like Oni of Ife.
ReplyDeleteMore young cute charming sexy rulers should continue to spring forth.
D man has swag..
DeleteImagine all the preparations just to crown someone a king of a city, not even a king of a country.
ReplyDeleteYet no one is making preparation to meet the King of kings and the Lord of lords;our Messiah JESUS Christ.
May Lord have mercy on us all...
Benin is lit. Couldn't believe my eyes when I got to ring road yesterday.
ReplyDeleteCome and see white tourists everywhere. It's really an epic ceremony.
Oba gha to kpere. Iseeee