Diplomats grace Prince Erediauwa’s Coronation in Benin

Members of the Diplomatic Corps are among dignitaries already seated at Urhopkpota venue for the coronation of the Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa as the 39th Oba of Benin Kingdom.

A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some of the countries whose diplomats are present include Great Britain, Namibia, Senegal, Italy, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Mauritania, Mali and Spain.

Others are Denmark, Sweden, Tanzania, Soa Tomi, South Sudan, Argentina, Botswana, Angola and Albania, respectively.

NAN reports that the Crown Prince is expected to walk from the Usama Palace few kilometers to Urhokpota, where he will be crowned by the Ezama Chiefs led by Oliha.

Gov. Adams Oshiomhole is expected to present him with the staff of office after which the Oba will unveil the new crest before the public.