EFOS BLOG

09/10/2025

UPDATE: The Palace of the Oba of Benin has officially given her blessings to the IYEKIS, who were duly elected in the Edo traditional way.
However, those Iyeki with existing factions in their respective markets have been disqualified. The Palace has directed them to conduct fresh election and choose their IYEKIS in accordance with age old Edo customs and traditions within two weeks.
Umogun ghato ‘kpere!! Ise!!
Credit: Ancient Benin

09/10/2025

All Edo Iyeki From Various Markets Currently in Oba of Benin Palace awaiting for the arrival of the Oba of Benin

09/10/2025

THE MYSTICAL OF BENIN THRONE

Part (1)

The uniqueness of the Benin Royal Palace lies more in carriage of the great Oba of Benin. The Oba of Benin, Omo N' Oba N' Edo, Uku Akpolo Kpolo, Oba Ewuare II, is the epitome of the rich culture, traditions, heritage and customs of the Benin People. In him, the people find their essence. His personage speaks royalty in all ramifications. Thus, what one can do and get away with in many places, will no doubt attract severe sanction if done in the Benin Royal Palace. The Benin Royal Palace maintain and operates old level of protocol for instance, our GodsKing doesn't wait for anybody. The Oba of Benin, hailed as Umogun, determines who he sees and when he sits in his Royal Court. The entire Kingdom bows in deference in any of his court sessions, he determines the procedure. Our GodsKing appoints who to talk and dictate what to say. The Benin Royal Palace functionaries, at any time, can read the body chemistry/language of the Oba of Benin and act accordingly.

Aiguobasinmwin Anything( inclusive of IYEKI)

Aiguobasinmwin Edo!

Oba Edo Ghato Kperé Ise!

09/10/2025

Our Iyekis are already in the palace waiting for the arrival of Omo N'Oba N'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II for the meeting scheduled for today Thursday 9th October 2025, on further information regarding the roles of Iyeki in Benin Kingdom.

Efos Blog crew are already in the palace to cover the event. Stay tuned for updates

09/10/2025

The reason why Benin people hold their Oba in high esteem.

Ozigi Thunder 🗣: This is why the Edo South people hold our Omo N’Oba in such high esteem — we regard him as our divine representative on earth. One thing many people outside Edo may not understand is that our love and loyalty to the Omo N’Oba are deeply hereditary; it runs in our blood as Edo people.

In the past, we never displayed the pictures of governors or presidents in our homes or public buildings — the only portrait we proudly hung was that of the Omo N’Oba. I still remember my father displaying the picture of the father of our present Omo N’Oba in our living room. When I grew up and established my own home, I continued the tradition by hanging the picture of our current Omo N’Oba.

Our devotion is genuine and organic — not for show or recognition. It is a tradition that defines who we are as a people, passed down from our ancestors. Sadly, in recent times, some individuals have tried to undermine this heritage or persuade us to abandon it. But the truth remains that our bond with the Omo N’Oba brings us unity, pride, and countless cultural benefits that have sustained our identity through generations.

09/10/2025

: APC politicians have been quiet over the issue of Iyaloja because they don't want to offend their principal. The same thing happened during Uhundan Ọgbonisan Godwin Obaseki era, when his disgruntled elements that are talking now kept quiet when their principal fought the palace over artefacts They are all this same, when it comes to fighting for our kingdom

09/10/2025

09/10/2025

WE LISTEN WE DON'T JUDGE

09/10/2025

Osaro PhD Csu 🗣: I will continue to advocate for Edo South resources to be used for Edo South Senatorial District.
Instead of coming to my page to gaslight, please channel that energy into advocating for your region's resources to benefit your district.
I don't need your resources, so why should you be entitled to mine?

Being an Edo person is not just about wearing traditional clothes, taking pictures with the Ada and Eben, or speaking the language. You are a true Edo when you always put your culture first, above politics, and never forget who you are for small things like jollof rice or money.

09/10/2025

Ọbabìnrin Adedéronke🗣: I genuinely wish Yorubas can have a king like this who will stand up for us. I pray for this one day for yoruba people.

: My Benin brothers and sisters, rejoice and extremely be glad that you have a God-king like Omo N'Oba N'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II who remains not only a symbol of Benin unity but a father and a strength for Benin people.

Many tribes in Nigeria wish if they have a king like the Oba of Benin, who serves as a rally point for them in a time of difficulty. We, the Benins, are very fortunate to have such a personality whose words are laws.

The person who posted the text above wished Yorubas had such a personality as the Oba of Benin. My Benin people understand this. They will always be jealous of us and call us names such as sl@ves. I have told them before now that without fear or shame, I am a sl@ve to the Oba of Benin, and they should do their worst. My Benin people be proud of your culture, traditions, history, and heritage. Those elements made you a Benin person.

Osas AKA Inabutu for

09/10/2025

Adebayo Victor 🗣: The Awori people in Lagos have roots in Benin and Oyo. The intermarriage between these two groups led to the formation of the Awori. Many Awori can still trace their ancestry back to either Benin or Oyo. This group is not connected to Olofin Ogunfuminire or the village of Ile-Ife

09/10/2025

Ovbokhan Igbinovia Kelvin is still in charge of Okhuoromi community. Let it be known to the general public that despite the Oba of Benin pronouncement directing Odionwere of Okhuoromi Pa John Edosomwan Oghagbon as the head of the community, yesterday monday Igho Igbinovia and Rufus Igbinovia the elder brother and younger brother of Ovbokhan led thugs to disrupt and drove away developers who were working in their various sites.

It must be noted that Okhuoromi is not in anyway in communal dispute with Obazagbon that warrant the involvement of Innocent Okuoze AKA Maximum the of Okaighele of Obazagbon interfering in Okhuoromi.

We are using this medium to further inform the security agencies to come to our aids as ours lives and properties are seriously in dangers as we speak. Their threats on daily basis is now boldly written on the wall.

if anything happens any of us in okhuoromi these persons should be held responsible.