The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on Monday announced the postponment of all activities relating to his fifth coronation and birthday anniversary celebration
The postponment he said, was in honour of the late business and philanthropist, Captain Wells Hosa Okunbo.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary of Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Mr Frank Irabor, on behalf of His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare Il.
According to the statement, the postponement is to honour Idahosa, an “illustrious son” of Edo State who just died
It would be recalled that Captain Hosa as he was commonly addressed, died in United kingdom on August 8 and was buried in Benin on October 8.
The statement read: “Oba of Benin wishes to inform the general public that as a result of the demise of Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo, and his burial few days ago, His Royal Majesty has directed that ail the events lined up to mark the fifth coronation anniversary celebration of His Royal Majesty on 20” October, 2021 should be postponed in his honour.
“Captain Hosa Wells Okunbo was an illustrious son of Edo State in whom we were well pleased. May his gentle soul continue to rest in peace.”