Benin Throne celebrates birth of Princess

The Benin Kingdom has been thrown into celebration over the birth of a baby girl in the royal palace. The Traditional Council, ­Oba Palace, Benin City, in a statement by Frank Irabor, Secretary, Benin Traditional Council, announced the birth of a pretty Princess by Her Royal Highness, Queen Owamagbe of Benin Kingdom.

Chief Irabor stated: “By the grace of the Almighty God and the benevolence of our ancestors, the Benin Traditional Council on behalf of His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, Oba of Benin and the Royal Palace of Benin Kingdom, joyfully wish to announce that Her Royal Highness, Queen Owamagbe of Benin Kingdom has been delivered of a beautiful baby girl.

“The delivery took place on 20^th October 2020 on the birthday and coronation anniversary of His Royal Majesty. On that day, the #EndSARS protest and tension were already on, therefore, the announcement was delayed till now.

“The infant Princess and her mother re in excellent health and good spirits.”

The statement further read: “It is our prayers that the Princess will grow in good health, excellence and grace and that she shall be blessed immeasurably by the Almighty God and, the great Royal Ancestors with the wisdom, kindness and generosity, knowledge and courage of her illustrious father, our father, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II.

“We congratulate our amiable Queen, Her Royal Highness, Queen Owamagbe for safe delivery and pray that this happy occasion shall birth more blessings for her, for the Palace and for the entire Benin Kingdom.

“A date for the naming ceremony will be announced later.”