The Oba of Benin, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, alongside his queens and Quadruplets has attended a crossover night church service in Benin City to usher worshippers into year 2024.
History as Emir’s son joins Oba of Benin in crossover church service
Prince Isah Ado-Bayero, the son of Kano Emir, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero also joined royal father was joined in the history making church service.
The presence of the Emir’s son, a Muslim, amazed the congregation, while sonorous voices of Holy Aruosa Cathedral choir, set worshippers into the mood of worship.
The service held at the Holy Aruosa church also know as the Edo National church held on the night of December 31, 2023.
The presiding Priest of Holy Aruosa Cathedral, Ohen-Osa Igbinoghodua Edebiri led the marathon prayer session that ushered worshippers into the new year.
The priest had delivered a homily that dwelt on Godliness during the service, which afforded worshippers the opportunity to present their requests to God in prayers, with great expectations.
A former deputy governor of Edo State, Mr Lucky Imasuen, Mr Charles Airhiavbere, were also present with members of the Royal family, Chiefs, palace functionaries and members of the church.