OBA EWUARE II SUMMONS BENIN NATIVE DOCTORS, PRIESTS FOR URGENT RITUALS AS EDO INSECURITY SPIRALS
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–PALACE calls spiritual leaders to Oba’s Palace Tuesday to “complement security efforts” amid worsening crisis
Key Issues:
1. Oba of Benin Summons Native Doctors, Priests Over Worsening Insecurity
_”The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, has summoned native doctors, traditional priests and priestesses to an urgent meeting over the worsening insecurity in Edo State and across Nigeria.”
2. Urgent Meeting Fixed for Tuesday at Oba’s Palace
_”The Benin Traditional Council announced the meeting in a statement signed by Chief Victor Nosakhare on behalf of council secretary Frank Irabor on Friday. The gathering is scheduled for 12 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the Oba’s Palace.”
3. Traditional Rites to Complement Government Security Efforts
_”–Traditional rites to complement security efforts–”
According to the palace, the meeting is convened under the direct authority of Oba Ewuare II and must be treated with “utmost urgency.”
The objective is to explore traditional means to complement government and security agencies in tackling kidnapping, cult-related violence and other crimes ravaging the state.
The palace said traditional institutions have a role to play in supporting law enforcement as attacks intensify in parts of Edo.
–Youth leaders next on the agenda–
In a related move, the Benin Traditional Council will host youth leaders, known as Okaighele, the following day, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the same time and venue.
Palace officials said the session with youth leaders will focus on mobilizing grassroots support for peace and security.
The back-to-back meetings signal the palace’s direct intervention as Edo grapples with rising abductions and cult clashes.
Traditional rulers across Nigeria have increasingly stepped in to bridge gaps between communities and security agencies amid growing public frustration over insecurity.
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