Oba of Benin indisposed – Benin traditional council

AFTER several weeks of speculation about the
health of the Oba of Benin, Omo N' Oba Erediauwa,
the Palace has announced that he was indisposed
and as such would not engage in any public
engagement for the time being.

A statement signed by Secretary, Benin Traditional
Council, Mr. Frank Irabor in Benin Monday said, "it is
hereby announced for the information of the general
public that in the Palace parlance, "Uhunmwun ve
Ekpen vb' Ato", meaning the "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"

He added that 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
The Palace directed all Benin Palace Chiefs and
functionaries to note that their routine traditional
duties continue as usual.