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By Idahosa Musa
Benin City, Nigeria – His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin has called on Nigeria Governors to support President Bola Tinubu, by projecting peace and unity across the federation, irrespective of their political, religious and ethnic inclinations.
The Benin Monarch made the call while receiving the Governors elected on the platform of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at his Palace on Saturday in Benin, Edo State.
The first-Class Traditional ruler asserted that President Bola Tinubu, is doing a wonderful work in trying to get the Country together, despite being widely criticized in the saddle of leadership like his counterparts abroad.
“And above all, I want you to extend my warm regards to the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the wonderful work, in trying to get the Country together as hard as everybody is saying it’s.
“Everybody knows that there is nobody that has been at the Presidential Villa, sitting on that seat that has not been seriously criticised for one thing or the other.
“Even in America and other developed Countries, their Presidents are being bombarded by opposition — left, right and centre. So, we should hold our own and do our best”, he said.
The Royal Father also implored Nigerian Governors to continue to support Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on whom he showered praises for according traditional institution in the State its deserved respect and recognition.
Addressing the Benin throne, Chairman of Progressive Governors’ Forum, Governor Hope Uzodimma, of Imo State, solicited prayers from the Oba.
He assured Oba Ewuare that Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo will fulfill his campaign promises to the people, including poverty reduction, and improved infrastructure across various sectors of the State.
The Governors were accompanied by some Senators elected on APC platform and two cabinet members of President Tinubu were present during the visit.
