The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has called an emergency meeting of priestesses and traditional doctors across the Benin Kingdom over growing security concerns in Edo State and Nigeria.
In a Palace Public Announcement dated June 19, 2026, the monarch said the gathering was intended to explore ways traditional institutions could support government efforts in restoring peace and security.
“Having taken due cognizance of the prevailing security situation within Edo State and the Nation at large, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin, has deemed it necessary and expedient to further explore all traditional and strategic means to complement the initiatives of Government towards the restoration of peace, order, and security in our domain,” the statement read.
The announcement, signed by Chief Asiriuwa Victor Nosakhare (Obarisiuwa N’weguae) on behalf of the Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), said the decision followed an assessment of the security situation in the state and the country.
“Consequently, the Benin Traditional Council announced an emergency gathering of all Igiohen N’ Ikpia and Igiohen N’ Ikhuo, the traditional doctors within the Benin Kingdom,” the statement added.
The meeting is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 12 noon at Ugha Ozolua, Oba Palace, Benin City.
The palace directed all invited traditional doctors to attend in person, stressing that participation is compulsory.
“All Igiohen N’ Ikpia and Igiohen N’ Ikhuo are hereby directed to attend in person. This notice should be treated with the utmost urgency and compliance is mandatory,” the announcement stated.
