The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has directed all traditional chiefs and leaders in Benin Kingdom to perform the traditional “Bisusu” ceremony to ward off evil ahead of the Edo governorship election.

Reports reveal that the ceremony ensures a peaceful and hitch-free gubernatorial election in the state.

This is contained in a statement by Chief Stanley Obamwonyi, the Esere of Benin on Wednesday in Benin.

The ceremony, which involves waving away calamity, is to be performed with traditional items and carried out immediately.

According to him, the Oba’s directive is aimed at ensuring that the forthcoming Sept. 21, gubernatorial election in the state is free from violence and other forms of electoral malpractices.

The Esere of Benin noted that the Oba’s directive is targeted at “preventing evil from Edo, especially before, during, and after the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state.

“The “Bisusu” ceremony is a traditional ritual performed by the Benin people to ward off evil and calamity from their land.

“By directing the chiefs to perform this ceremony, the Oba is invoking traditional powers to ensure a peaceful and orderly election,” Obamwonyi said.

He said the performance of the “Bisusu” ceremony would involve all Chiefs, Enigie, Ikao, Edionwere, and Igie Ohen of various deities in the Benin Kingdom.

He said with the directive, traditional leaders in the Benin Kingdom were expected to take immediate action to perform the ceremony and use their influence to ensure a peaceful election.

Bobloco:
.. ahead of gov’ship election

Afonjeezy:
They want to ward off Tinubu?
That's disrespectful.

Usmanovic95:
Oro, Bisusu? We know it's APC usual tactics. Their deities come alive only during election period and go back to sleep again after election.

VaginaAcademic:
These niggas out here bisusuing they ignorant black asses when the rest of the world are advancing technologically and otherwise. These niggas are still in the medieval dark ages. Where was this bisusu when the colonial masters came and ransacked Benin kingdom in 1897 WTF

Falseprofet2:

Don't mind the jokers. Fooling themselves

Shadomaan7:
Why is the Oba of Benin always acting like a politician?

VaginaAcademic:
These niggas out here Bisusuing their ignorant black asses while the rest of the world are advancing technologically and otherwise. These niggas are still in the medieval dark ages. Where was this Bisusu when the colonial masters came and ransacked Benin kingdom in 1897 WTF

bjdon:

Very stupid statement.
India sends rockets to space, has nuclear weapons and is a global leader in IT, that does not stop them have traditions. 31st October the whole nation will come to a halt to celebrate the Diwali festival. A people can have culture and traditions while also developing and being modern.
You may have also noticed during the coronation of King Charles last year, there were some parts of the ceremony that were kept hidden. Even the British have there own ancient traditions and customs.

Bobloco:
.. ahead of gov’ship election


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/09/oba-of-benin-directs-chiefs-to-perform-bisusu-to-ward-off-evil-ahead-of-govship-election/

Neddyogu:
Dem still believe all these things?