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Erediauwa (22 June 1923 – April 2016) was the thirty-eighth Oba of Benin, traditional ruler of the Edo people in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. [1] Formerly known as Prince Solomon Akenzua, [ 2 ] Oba Erediauwa's full title was His Royal Majesty Omo n'Oba n'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Erediauwa I .
Oba Ewedo was victorious and established his palace at the site of the battle. Ewedo recognised Ogiamien III as a chief under his kingship. The battle and its aftermath have been reenacted in the coronation rituals of the subsequent Obas of Benin, as a symbol of the historical and traditional enmity between the Oba and the Ogiamien family.
Oba Ogbebo's rise to the throne of Benin resulted from a power struggle with his elder brother, Prince Eredia-uwa, who later ascended as Oba Eredia-uwa (Oba Osemwende). [ 1 ] [ 10 ] The dispute revolved around the question of seniority between the two brothers, with both asserting their claim to the throne.
Oba Osemwende, born circa 1780 as Prince Eredia-uwa, was the son of Oba Obanosa and his wife. [9] He had a younger brother named Ogbebo. [9] [10] While some accounts ascribe personality traits to their names, with Eredia-uwa described as gentle, kind, generous, and peace-loving, and Ogbebo characterised as violent, cruel, greedy, and warlike, these descriptions remain speculative.
The Oba's wives, at his coronation in 2016 Procession of high priests at the coronation in 2016. Ewuare II chose his name as tribute to the 15th-century Ewuare I. [6] Since his ascension to the throne, Ewuare II worked closely with Godwin Obaseki, the governor of Edo State from 2016 to 2024. [7]
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