BENIN CITY – The Presiding Priest of the Holy Aruosa Cathedral, Ohen-Osa Igbinoghodua Edebiri, has appealed to all in positions of authority to guide against the perversion of justice to enthrone peace in the country.
Edebiri said this at the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, Coronation Anniversary Thanksgiving Service on Sunday in Benin City.
Edebiri urged them to lead by example, particularly in the area of dispute resolution, promotion of harmonious coexistence and strife in Benin Kingdom.
He advised worshippers to imbibe the culture of godliness in their daily lives and depart from evil, saying those who live according to the divine will of God will reap His blessings.
He also charged parents and other concerned authorities to support the fight against illicit drug use and trafficking, especially amongst youths in Edo.
“Parents who are feeble in correcting their children may have the long arm of the law to contend with on the day of judgment,” he said.
In attendance are two notable Benin Chiefs, Osaro Idah (Obazelu of Benin) and Osaigbovo Osamwonyi (Akenuwa of Benin), who stood in for Oba Ewuare II during the service.
Others are representatives of Oba of Benin’s ancestral relations led by Barrister Chuks Iduh, who also stood in for Prince Ephraim Odiakose Nwabuokei of Onicha-Olona of Aniocha in Delta State.
Also in attendance are the Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly, Hon Blessing Agbebaku and Ima of Somorika, Oba Sule Idaiye, the Benin Royal family members.