Igue Festival: Edo deputy Speaker congratulates Oba of Benin






Benin Monarch, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II



By Editor

Dec 22, 2023




Maria Edeko, the Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly  has felicitated  the Benin Monarch, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, on the celebration of this year’s Igue Festival.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker representing Esan North-East constituency I, in her  congratulatory message rejoiced with the Benin Monarch and people of Edo state on the historic occasion.

Edeko wished the Benin Monarch a glorious celebration, excellent health and the divine wisdom to continue to lead the people to greatness.


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