Benin monarch, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II is in a joyous mood at the moment.
Reason for the prominent traditional ruler’s state of mind is simple. His wife, Queen Iyoyata just gave birth to a baby boy.
The arrival of the little prince was announced in statement by Chief Sam Igbe, the Iyase of Benin Kingdom on behalf of Oba Ewuare II in Benin, Edo State capital.
The statement 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 Iyayota of Benin Kingdom has been delivered of a bouncing baby boy.
“The infant Prince and his mother are in execellent health and good spirits”.
“It is our prayers that the Prince will grow in good health, excellency and grace and that he shall be blessed immeasurably by the Almighty God and, the great Royal Ancestors with the wisdom, kindness and generosity, knowledge and courage of his illustrious father, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II”,
