OBA PALACE PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
BTC.A40/VOL.LVIV/84

This is to inform the general public that His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin and Head of Holy Aruosa Church has accepted the recommended of the interim Elders Council of Holy Aruosa Church, that Igbinoghodua Edebiri should be appointed as the Ohenosa of Holy Arousa Church.
For the enlightenment of the general public, the position of Ohenosa is an acting capacity for the chieftaincy title holder of Ohenosa N’Ohuanren who is the presiding priest of Holy Arousa Church.
The former acting Ohenosa, Harrison Okao held fourth for many years in acting capacity for the Ohenosa N’Ohuanren which has at present is still vacant.
With the appointment of Igbinoghodua Edebiri as the Ohenosa of Holy Arousa Church, His Royal Majesty has directed that the Holy Arousa Church which has been under lock and key since the removal of Harrison Okao should be opened immediately for normal worship.
Oba ghato ‘kpere, Ise.
(Frank Irabor), Secretary,Benin Traditional Council.
