Oshiomhole declares 5-day mourning for Oba Erediauwa

Oshiomhole declares 5-day mourning for Oba Erediauwa

Tuesday, May 3, 2016 1:16 pm

Oba Erediauwa of Benin Kingdom

Oba Erediauwa of Benin Kingdom

The Edo Government on Tuesday declared five days mourning period in honour of the late Oba of Benin, Oba Erediauwa.

Gov. Adams Oshiomhole announced the declaration during the State Executive Council meeting in Benin.

Oshiomhole also directed that the nation`s flag should be flown at half staff in the state within the period of mourning.

The death of the Oba was officially made public on Friday, April 29, by the palace.

Oshiomhole later paid a condolence visit on the Crown Prince, Iheneden, on Monday.

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