The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II has commiserated with the Edo State Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, following his mother’s demise.

The emissaries of the Oba were led by the Obasogie of Benin Kingdom, Chief George Obasogie and the Obazulu of Benin Kingdom, Chief Osaro Idah.

The deputy governor, Idahosa, while appreciating the monarch, solicited support in terms of prayers, as he and his family prepare to bury their late mother.

He informed the monarch that the activities lined up for the funeral of his late mother were in line with her last wishes.

“On behalf of my family, I thank the Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare II, for identifying with us, his subjects, at a time like this, based on the demise of our mother, Madam Esther Imaguomwanruo Idahosa.

“Today, the Oba, in his magnanimity has sent prominent chiefs from the palace to console us. We are indeed very grateful.

On behalf of the family, I use this rare opportunity to inform him that in line with my mother’s last wish, her Christian funeral rites would take place in Benin City, from May 8th to 10th, 2026.

“I appeal to our revered monarch to please put my family in prayers as we prepare to give our departed mother a befitting burial.” He concluded.