Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has approved the removal of Priest Harrison Okao, as the Ohenosa of the Holy Aruosa Cathedral of Benin, also known as Benin National Church.
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Citing persistent non-compliance with the tradition by the Chief Priest of Holy Aruosa Cathedral, Akpakpa road, the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba Eware II on Thursday approved the removal of Priest Harrison Okao, as the Ohenosa of the Holy Aruosa Cathedral of Benin, also known as Benin National Church.
A statement by the secretary, Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor explained that the removal was as a result of a long-standing lingering breach and nonchalance over the years by the chief priest pertaining to the age-old custom and tradition regarding the continuous authorised officiating as Ohenosa at the Cathedral.