The Chief Imam of Benin Central Mosque, Sheik Abdulfatah Enabulele, has promised to defend the Benin throne against aggressors and preserve its cultural heritage from extinction.
He gave the assurance when he led Muslim faithful to pay Eid-el-fitr homage to Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, CFR in his palace in Benin City.
Enabulele, assured the oba that Muslims community will not be involved in obnoxious activities that could cause trouble in the state, knowing the implications.
“We will continue to do everything to guide this palace jealously so that the history of Benin Kingdom will continue to prosper.”
Enabulele who spoke on behalf Muslim community in the state, prayed Almighty Allah to reward the immeasurable sacrifices in Edo state and beyond and protect the traditional ruler and his kingdom at all times.
On his part, Oba Ewuare II, made his goodwill gesture to Muslim faithful during the Eid-el-fitr celebrations, which marks the end of the Ramadan fast.
