Oba of Benin Indisposed, Traditional Council Suspends Public Engagements.

The Palace of the traditional ruler of Benin, Omo N’ Oba Erediauwa, has explained why the royal father has not appeared in public places lately.

The king’s palace announced that he was indisposed and could not attend public functions for now.

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”

The statement 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.