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From Tony Osauzo, Benin
Presiding Priest of the Holy Aruosa Cathedral in Benin, Ohen-Osa Igbinoghodua Edebiri, has warned against perversion of justice by leaders in the country.
He gave the warning yesterday in his sermon to mark the ninth coronation anniversary thanksgiving service of Oba of Benin, Ewuare II.
Edebiri urged community leaders, Dukes and Chiefs as well as other Benin traditional stewards to embrace righteousness and be accountable to their subjects by leading by example particularly in areas of disputes resolution towards promoting harmonious coexistence and preventing strife in Benin.
The presiding Priest advised worshippers to imbibe the culture of godliness in their daily lives and depart from evil, saying those who live according to the divine will of God will reap the blessings of God by striving to leave a lasting impact.
He charged parents and other concerned authorities to support the fight against illicit drug use and trafficking, including other social vices, especially amongst youths in Edo State, warning that “parents who feeble in correcting their children may have the long arm of the law to contend with on the day of judgement.” Two notable Benin Chiefs, Osaro Idah (Obazelu of Benin) and Osaigbovo Osamwonyi (Akenuwa of Benin) stood in for Oba Ewuare II during the Thanksgiving, which featured presentations by various groups, Holy Aruosa sonorous voice choir and prayers.
Members of Benin Royal family and prominent Benin sons and daughters, Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, Ima of Somorika, Oba Sule Idaiye, Benin Chiefs, Commissioners, Dukes (Enigie), Community heads, traditional Priests, traditional Priestesses and politicians, including Oredo APC Chairmanship aspirant, Osarobo Osagie…
as well as representatives of Oba of Benin ancestral relations led by Chuks Iduh, who represented Prince Ephraim Odiakose Nwabuokei of Onicha-Olona of Aniocha North LGA, Delta State, attended the service at the Benin foremost Edo national church.
