Update: Oba of Benin in a coma

By Ehi Ekhator, Naija Center News

The Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolopkolo, Erediauwa, CFR, Oba of Benin is currently in a coma, NAIJA CENTER NEWS can authoritatively report.

The King has been in a coma for the past three weeks in an undisclosed location.

A source who spoke with our correspondent confirmed the serious health situation.

The source said “The Leopard is sick in the desert” which means his health situation is very serious.

He added “When we use such parable, it means the sickness is very serious. Right now he is in coma and has been in his present situation for the past three weeks.

“We can’t give details but his chances of survival is 30 percent, and we are not allowed to make any announcement individually until the palace make a public statement.”

NAIJA CENTER NEWS published a statement released by the Traditional Council titled “Oba of Benin indisposed” on Monday last week to avoid misinformation on the King’s health status.

In a statement signed by its Secretary, Mr. Frank Irabor suspended public engagements in the palace, including settlement of disputes, “until further notice.”

‎The statement read, “It is hereby announced for the information of the general public that, in the Palace parlance, ‘Uhunmwun ve Ekpen vb‎’ Ato,’ meaning the Leopard is ill in the Savannah bush. The explanation is that Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolopkolo, Erediauwa, CFR, Oba of Benin is indisposed.

“‎Public engagements, including courtesy visits, hearing of complaints from individuals, families and communities, and in particular, complaints over inheritance and land disputes, are therefore suspended until further notice. All palace chiefs and functionaries are to note that their routine traditional duties continue as usual.”

 

Update: Oba of Benin in a coma