The Omo N’Oba N’Edo, UkuAkpolokpolo, Oba Ewuaretje second, the Ogidihgan has directed all sons and daughters of Benin Kingdom, including indigenes and non-indigenes living in Edo State to embark on two-weeks fasting and prayers in line with the aged-long Benin tradition, ahead of the consumption of 2025 Emorhϙ 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 ends September 28th 2025.
The Statement adds that the Exercise Commences at Six AM and ends Six 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 bountiful harvest and to shield the People away from sudden Deaths as well as guarantee Peace and Tranquility in individual homes, families, the State and Country at large
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