Oba Of Benin Welcomes New Princess With Queen Owamagbe On His Own Birthday And Coronation Anniversary

Oba of Benin, Oba Eheneden Erediauwa Ewuare II, has officially announced the birth of a princess, whose birth coincides with both his birthday and coronation anniversary.

A statement signed by Frank Irabor, Secretary, Benin Traditional Council, and made available to journalists in Benin on Monday, said the princess was born on October 20.

He explained that the announcement was delayed till now because of the tension raised by the #EndSARS protests of October.

It partly reads;

By the grace of the Almighty God and the benevolence of our ancestors, the Benin Traditional Council on behalf of His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, Oba of Benin and the Royal Palace of Benin Kingdom, joyfully wish to announce that Her Royal Highness, Queen Owamagbe of Benin Kingdom has been delivered of a beautiful baby girl.

The delivery took place on 20″ October, 2020 on the birthday and coronation anniversary day of His Royal Majesty. On that day, the #EndSars protest and tension were already on, therefore the announcement was delayed till now.

The infant Princess and her mother are in excellent health and good spirits.

It is our prayers that the Princess will grow in good health, excellence and grace and that she shall be blessed immeasurably by the Almighty God and, the great Royal Ancestors with the wisdom, kindness and generosity, knowledge and courage of her illustrious father, our father, HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, OMO N’OBA

N’EDO, UKU AKPOLOKPOLO, OBA EWUARE II.

We congratulate our amiable Queen, Her Royal Highness, Queen Owamagbe for a safe delivery and pray that this happy occasion shall birth more blessings for her, for the Palace and for the entire Benin Kingdom.

A date for the naming ceremony will be announced later.

A VERY WARM AND HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HIGHLY REVERED ROYAL FATHER HRM OMO N’OBA N’EDO, UKU AKPOLOKPOLO, OBA EWUARE II.

Oba ghato ‘kpere, Ise.