Nigeria: ‘Perform Bisusu to ward off evil before Edo election,’ Oba of Benin

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has directed all traditional chiefs and leaders in the Benin Kingdom to conduct the traditional “Bisusu” ceremony to ensure a peaceful and incident-free Edo governorship election.

According to a statement from Chief Stanley Obamwonyi, the Esere of Benin, the Oba’s directive is aimed at preventing violence and electoral malpractices in the state.

The ceremony, which involves using traditional items to ward off calamity, is to be performed…