The Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, the Ogidigan, has directed all sons and daughters of the Benin Kingdom, including indigenes and non-indigenes living in Edo State, to embark on a two-week fasting and prayers in line with the age-long Benin tradition, ahead of the consumption of 2025 Emorhọ, known as the new yam festival.
A statement issued by the Obamedo of Benin, Chief Efosa Igbinomwanhia, on Monday on behalf of the Oba, says fasting and prayers will begin on Monday, September 15th and end on September 28th, 2025.
The statement adds that the exercise commences at 6 AM and ends at 6 PM daily during the period.
The statement explains that the essence of the spiritual exercise is to pray to God Almighty and the royal ancestors for a bountiful harvest and to shield the people from sudden deaths as well as guarantee peace and tranquillity in individual homes, families, the State, and the country at large.
