Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, has urged Edo natives and state citizens to fast and pray for two weeks in order to drive evil out of the land.
The Obamedo of Benin, Efosa Igbinomwanhia, the esteemed traditional leader, said that the fasting would begin on September 15 and go until September 28.
During that time, he asked all Benin sons and daughters, both domestically and overseas, to fast and pray.
“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,” the statement read.
“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 tp 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.”
Even the traditionalist know that that there is power in fasting and praying. Thank you Jesus.
Live with Purpose, Love with Passion. Remember to be happy
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Rose Ajieh
