The Crown Prince of Benin Kingdom, His Royal Highness Eheneden Erediauwa has described the transition of the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Oba Erediauwa as emotional for him as he was very close to his father.

Speaking in his Uselu Palace during a condolence visit to him by Governor Adams Oshiomhole, HRH Eheneden Erediauwa said he was probably the “first Crown Prince in the history of Benin Kingdom that had been so close to his father.”

Governor Oshiomhole told the Crown Prince: “We are all shattered by this very sad news. In my formal tribute, I have already made a statement that represents my evaluation of the life and times of our Royal Majesty.

“The state government will stand by your Royal Highness and by the royal family; and will do what the great people of our great state will expect us to do at this hour.”