The day has finally come! All is set for the crowning of the 39th Oba of Benin Kingdom and the 70th ruler in the Ogiso dynasty today, Thursday, October 20.
There is a feeling of great expectation and excitement in the city of Benin today as the city centre and its environs had been prepared for the visitors from around the world who will be trooping into the city for the coronation of the crown prince Eheneden Erediauwa.
Erediauwa is ascending the 836-year-old throne of his ancestors which is the oldest and one of the most revered in Nigeria.
About 5,000 security officials are in Edo state to provide protection for everybody and also to make the coronation a smooth sailing affair.
According to reports reaching us, President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to grace the grand occasion in the south-south state today.
Benin in new colours for the coronation today Thursday, October 20
Edo state was the centre of all attraction just about a month ago when it held its governorship elections . Today, the eyes of the world is on Edo state again but Benin city is where the whole attention is concentrated as the new monarch emerges.
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