The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for a second term ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The monarch made his position known on Tuesday when the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) visited the Benin Royal Palace to seek his blessing and support for Tinubu’s re-election campaign.
The delegation was led by the PCC Director-General, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, and included Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; former Sokoto State Governor, Aliyu Wamakko; former Kebbi State Governor, Adamu Aleiro; former Kano State Governor and ex-APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje; and former Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari.
Other members included former Senate President Pius Anyim, the Minister of Water Resources and the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare.
The Edo State Deputy Governor received the delegation on behalf of Governor Monday Okpebholo before introducing them to the monarch.
Yari conveyed Tinubu’s greetings to the Oba and requested his blessing and support for the President’s 2027 re-election bid. He also highlighted what he described as achievements of the administration, including lower food prices, naira stabilisation and the construction of inter-regional roads.
Responding, the Oba expressed appreciation to Tinubu for the reception he received during his visit to the State House in Abuja and thanked the campaign council for coming to the palace.
The monarch subsequently prayed for Tinubu to secure another four-year mandate, saying the President should be allowed to continue with his programmes.
“For somebody who is doing well, it is our prayer that he gets a renewed mandate,” the Oba said.
He also appealed to Nigerians and opposition parties to support the President, arguing that those who believe Tinubu is performing well should work with him to continue his programmes.
The Oba further stated that not everyone was suited for the presidency and urged opposition parties to support Tinubu in completing his ongoing programmes.
