- Oba of Benin Summons Native Doctors, Priests Over Rising Insecurity
- Seeks Traditional Solutions to Edo, Nigeria’s Security Challenges
- The Benin Traditional Council announced that youth leaders, popularly known as Okaighele, have also been invited to a separate meeting
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has summoned native doctors, traditional priests and priestesses to an emergency meeting over the growing insecurity in Edo State and across Nigeria.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the directive was contained in a statement issued on Friday and signed by Victor Nosakhare on behalf of the Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor.
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According to the statement, the meeting will take place at the Oba’s Palace in Benin City by 12 noon on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
The palace said the gathering was convened under the authority of Oba Ewuare II and should be treated with utmost urgency by all concerned.
It explained that the meeting is intended to explore traditional approaches that could complement ongoing efforts by government and security agencies in addressing the country’s security challenges.
In a related development, the Benin Traditional Council announced that youth leaders, popularly known as Okaighele, have also been invited to a separate meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the palace.
The move underscores the increasing role traditional institutions are seeking to play in supporting security initiatives amid growing concerns over kidnapping, cult-related violence and other criminal activities in Edo State.
