The Benin monarch, Ewuare II, on Wednesday, approved the appointment of Mr Igbinoghodua Edebiri as the new presiding priest of Holy Aruosa Cathedral, Benin.
The approval of the new Ohen-Osa of Benin national church by the Oba is sequel to the recommendation of the elders council of the church.
Mr Frank Irabor, Secretary of Benin Traditional Council, disclosed this in a press statement made available to newsmen in Benin City, the Edo State capital.
The statement directs the new top priest to immediately open the Benin foremost church which was temporarily locked.
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