Benin Monarch Welcomes Quadruplets
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Square II, on Friday welcome a set of Quadruplets from his fifth wife, Princess (Oloi) Esosa Ewuare II into the Benin Royal family.
Oba Ewuare II, it would be recalled had in May 2020, welcome his first infant Prince after he ascended the throne of his forebears as the 40th Oba of Benin from her Royal Highness, Princess (Oloi) Iyayota Ewuare II.
The traditional ruler made the announcement at 4:57 p.m at his palace on Friday in Benin City, amidst jubilation by guests.
The sexes of the babies who are yet to be named comprise three infant Princes and an infant Princess.
The monarch paid tribute to God Almighty and the ancestors for the blessing.
The presiding Priest of the oldest West African Church, better known as Holy Aruosa Church, Ohen-Osa Igbinoghodua Edebiri, offered prayer to God of wisdom and guidance for the newborn.
The brief ceremony coincided with the visit of the National executives of Immaculate Conception College, ICC, Benin City in which is his Alma-mater of Oba Ewuare II.
The group was led by Engr. John Osa- Omoregie thanked the Benin monarch for his support towards the development of the school and sued for more support.
Princess (Oloi) Aisosa Ewuare II is the youngest among the wives of the traditional ruler.
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