The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has called for a two-week period of fasting and prayer to seek peaceful elections and a fruitful harvest.
On Tuesday, Stanley Obamwonyi, the Esere of Benin, conveyed the oba’s invitation to all sons and daughters of the Benin Kingdom, as well as indigenes and non-indigenes residing in Edo State, to take part in the spiritual exercise.
The fasting and prayer period will run daily from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., starting from September 26 and ending on October 9, 2024.
The monarch emphasized the need to give thanks to God for the peaceful 2024 gubernatorial elections and for protection from evil.
Additionally, he highlighted the importance of praying for a bountiful harvest and peace within homes, families, and across the state.