Kano Emir’s Son Joins Oba of Benin in Crossover Service to 2024

Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City

The Oba of Benin, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, last year, attended a crossover service into 2024, with Prince Isah Ado-Bayero, son of the Kano Emir, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero, marking a relink with the Christian Gregorian Calendar.

He observed Gregorian Calendar year at the Holy Aruosa Cathedral in Benin City, where he earlier celebrated the traditional Igue festival Thanksgiving service on Sunday December 31, 2023.

It is the first time in history, no Oba of Benin since Benin monarchy began Centuries ago, to join a crossover service.

The service, which was conducted in Edo Language, has been instituted by Oba Ewuare II who may now be observing the tradition at the end of annual Igue festival, according to the Benin Calendar.

However, the presence of the Muslim, that observed the annual hijrah Calendar, amazed worshippers in Holy Aruosa church also known as the Edo National church at the end of Igue festival.

Oba Ewuare II Queens and his Quadruplets he had with Oloi Aisosa Ewuare II, attended the service where they had their moments of fun in the church.

The presiding Priest of Holy Aruosa Cathedral, Ohen-Osa Igbinoghodua Edebiri led the marathon prayer session that ushered worshippers into the new year.

This was after Ohen-Osa Edibiri delivered a homily that dwelt on Godliness during the service, which afforded worshippers the opportunity to present their requests to God in prayers, with great expectations.