Oba of Benin, Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo had died.
The monarch had been rarely seen since 2015 and his kinsmen have denied he has died severally but the state governor, Adams Oshiomhole has put to bed the rumors. He confirmed he has joined his ancestors in a statement
“Our hearts are heavy, laden with pains and grief, at the announcement of the passing on to glory of Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Erediauwa of Benin, our highly revered Oba, a distinguished Edo numero uno, an accomplished Nigerian, a seasoned bureaucrat, quintessential unifier, unique personage and exemplary Omo N’Oba, whose reign brought distinction, immense class, finesse and integrity to traditional institution in Edo state and the country at large,” he said in a statement.