Oba Ewuare II Sacks Ohen-Osa Harrison Okao

By Simeon OSAJIE

His Royal Majesty Omo N'Oba  Ewuare Ogidigan II, the Oba of Benin Kingdom has approved the sack/removal of the Presiding Priest of Holy Aruosa Cathedral, Ohen-Osa Harrison Okao  for non-compliance with the ancient long tradition of the land.

In a press statement Issued and signed by the  Benin Traditional Council (BTC) Secretary, Mr. Frank Irabor said the decision to sack the former Senior Priest of the Benin National Church was jointly taken by the Traditional Head of the Church.

 "HRM Oba Ewaure II, joint Elders Committee and top Palace Chiefs  after Mr. Harrison Okao was found guilty  of violating the long standing Rules of  the Church.

"The removal of the former top Priest would restore sanity and lasting peace to the foremost Benin National Church."

The statement also enjoined  Mr. Okao to handover the church property in his possession to Chief Esere.