PRESS RELEASE
NO 544/ EDSGH/2026
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, EDO STATE10th anniversary: Okpebholo among dignitaries at Holy Arousa for Oba Ewuare 11 anniversary
Edo State Governor,Sen Monday Okpebholo, joined residents in Benin City on Tuesday to celebrate the Benin monarch,His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, on the occasion of his 10 th year anniversary.
The mammoth crowd cheered the monarch in traditional praises amidst drumming, singing and dancing as he arrived at the Holy Aruosa Cathedral.
The Holy Aruosa Cathedral is a historic place of worship in Benin City where the Oba worships.
Gov. Monday Okpebholo joined the Oba at his palace and accompanied him on a slow drive to the worship centre.
Residents and traders stood still as the Oba’s convoy, accompanied by the governor and other prominent Edo sons and daughters, proceeded to the worship centre as part of activities to mark the Oba’s 10th coronation anniversary.
Various groups of men and women, colourfully dressed in traditional red and white attire, were also seen following the procession.
Speaking to newsmen at the premises of the Holy Aruosa Cathedral, the Edo Commissioner for Mining, Mr Kayode Iriabekhai, said they were at the worship centre to celebrate a traditional ruler whose reign had brought peace to Edo.
Iriabekhai commended the Oba for his support for the governor since he assumed office and prayed that the traditional ruler’s reign would continue to bring peace to the state.
Signed:
Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele
The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State.
Tuesday, October 20,2026
