What Oba of Benin told Edo governor-elect Okpebholo when he stormed Palace
Oba of Benin and Okpebholo
Published By: Kazeem Ugbodaga
By Jethro Ibileke
The Oba of Benin, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has urged the Governor-elect of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to honour his campaign promises to the people of the state.
This appeal was made on Tuesday during a visit from Okpebholo and his running mate, Dennis Idahosa, who presented their certificates of return to the monarch.
Expressing gratitude for the peaceful conduct of the election, the Oba said, “We thank God Almighty for the peaceful election. We appreciate Him for answering our prayers. Even now, we continue to fast and pray for peace and tranquility in the state.”
The revered monarch also took the opportunity to thank Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for facilitating a successful and peaceful election.
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“I cannot conclude without expressing my gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, for ensuring a peaceful election,” he stated.
The Oba welcomed Okpebholo to the palace, saying, “This palace is open to you at any time, whether it is 1 a.m. or 2 a.m.; you can come, and I will see you.”
Earlier, Senator Okpebholo informed the king that he and his running mate were at the palace to present their certificates of return.
They were accompanied by several APC leaders in the state, including Senator Adams Oshiomhole, Philip Shaibu, the APC state chairman, Jarret Tenebe, former deputy governor Pius Odubu, Senator Matthew Urhoghide, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, Lucky Imasuen, and others.
