Oba Ewuare II, who succeeded the throne of his forefathers as the 40th Oba of Benin from her Royal Highness, Princess (Oloi) Iyayota Ewuare II, welcomed his first newborn Prince in May 2020.
The announcement was made at 4:57 p.m. at the traditional ruler’s palace in Benin City on Friday, August 6, amid jubilation from guests.
The monarch thanked God Almighty and his forefathers for the blessing.
According to a statement published by Frank Irabor, Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council, the Quadruplets and their mother are in good health.
“May the Lord God Almighty and our ancestors protect mother and the Quadruplets in good health and bless them with long life. We congratulate our beautiful, elegant and amiable Queen, her Royal highness Queen Aisosa Ewuare for a safe delivery and pray that this happy occasion shall berth more blessings for her, the Palace and the entire Benin kingdom. A date for the naming ceremony would be announced later.” the statement read.
