Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has
commended the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba Akpolokpolo Ewuare II for his
apolitical stance during the Edo State Governorship
election.
Governor Wike made the commendation when he led his counterparts
from Edo, Governor, Godwin Obaseki, Sokoto, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal,
Oyo, Seyi Mankinde, and Adamawa, Ahmadu Fintiri on a thank you
visit the Oba at his palace in Benin.
The Governor who is the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party
(PDP) Campaign Council for the Edo election, stated that the visit
was in fulfillment of the Party’s promise to visit the royal father
if they win the election.
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He thanked the Oba for his prayers for peaceful elections and
assured him of the Party’s continued respect for the traditional
institution.
“We made a promise when we came on a courtesy visit during the
flag off of the PDP campaign in Benin that by the grace of God if
we win the election, we will come back again to say thank you.
“On the 19th of September, 2020, the Edo State Governorship
election was conducted and on the 20th, our candidate, Godwin
Obaseki was declared the winner.
“You made a promise that as a father to everybody you will be
apolitical and will pray with your chiefs and Edo people for
peaceful elections.
“Indeed, you gathered Edo people and prayed and God crowned your
prayers with a peaceful free and fair elections.
“Having fulfilled your promise, it will be unfair for us not to
come and fulfill our part.
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“That is why we are here today on behalf of the PDP to fulfill
our promise by thanking you and the palace chiefs”, he stated.
He urged the Oba to continually pray for Governor Obaseki for
God’s guidance and protection to administer the State for the
overall good of all.
Responding, the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba Akpolokpolo Ewuare II
thanked the Governors for the visit in fulfillment of their earlier
promise.
Oba Ewuare II noted that he was apolitical during the election
as a father to all the candidates in the election and thanked God
for the peaceful atmosphere that prevailed during the polls.
He appealed to the Edo State Governor to forget the past and
extend the olive branch to the opposition to join hands with him
for the development of the State. The Benin Monarch also urged PDP
not to encourage godfatherism in the Party after kicking against
the trend in Edo State.
He lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for ensuring free and fair
elections in the State.
The Oba also commended the Independent National Electoral
Commission (INEC) and the security agencies for the smooth process
that characterized the election.
The highpoint of the visit was the presentation of a symbolic
bronze statue to Governor Wike by the Oba for his leadership role
during the Edo State Governorship Election.
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