The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has called for a two-week period of fasting and prayer to seek peaceful elections and a fruitful harvest.
On Tuesday, Stanley Obamwonyi, the Esere of Benin, conveyed the oba’s invitation to all sons and daughters of the Benin Kingdom, as well as indigenes and non-indigenes residing in Edo State, to take part in the spiritual exercise.
The fasting and prayer period will run daily from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., starting from September 26 and ending on October 9, 2024.
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The monarch emphasized the need to give thanks to God for the peaceful 2024 gubernatorial elections and for protection from evil.
Additionally, he highlighted the importance of praying for a bountiful harvest and peace within homes, families, and across the state.