October 12, (THEWILL) – The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has postponed all activities marking his fifth coronation anniversary.
The monarch in a statement dated October 11, 2021, and signed by the secretary, Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor, said the postponement is to honour the late businessman and philanthropist, Capt. Hosa Okunbo whom he described as an “illustrious son” of the state.
Okunbo died in the UK on August 8, 2021, and was buried in Benin on October 8.
The statement reads: “Oba of Benin wishes to inform the general public that as a result of the demise of Capt. Idahosa Wells Okunbo, and his burial a few days ago, His Royal Majesty has directed that all events lined up to mark the fifth coronation anniversary celebration on 20 October 2021, should be postponed.
“Capt. Okunbo was an illustrious son of Edo State in whom we were well pleased. May his gentle soul continue to rest in peace.”
