The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has urged Nigerians to support continuity in governance, saying there is no point in seeking change for its own sake.
Key Highlights
- Oba Ewuare II has called for continuity in governance, saying there is no need for change simply for the sake of change.
- The monarch spoke when APC Presidential Campaign Council Director-General Abdulaziz Yari led a delegation to his palace ahead of the 2027 election.
- Yari’s delegation sought the Oba’s royal blessings, prayers and support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election.
- Oba Ewuare II stressed that the Benin throne is non-partisan and that his comments should not be interpreted as support for any political party.
- The monarch urged political leaders across party lines to cooperate in the interest of Nigeria.
The monarch spoke on Tuesday, when the Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), Abdulaziz Yari, led members of the council to the monarch’s palace to seek royal blessings, prayers and support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
Oba Ewuare II said the Benin throne is not partisan, adding that his position should not be interpreted as support for any political party.
“The Benin throne is not partisan. There is no point for change for the sake of change. That is not to say that I belong to one party or the other,” he said.
The monarch appealed to former governors, senators, and other political leaders to work together in the interest of the country, stressing the importance of cooperation between the ruling party and the opposition.
“In democracy there must be opposition when a party comes to power. I don’t see why an opposition party can’t support the ruling party,” he said.
Oba Ewuare II also cautioned against excessive criticism of political leaders, noting that nobody is perfect.
“Is there anybody who is so perfect as I am talking now? Nobody. I love and like peace and tranquillity. I am American and British trained as a diplomat, and I say it the way it is,” he said.
Earlier, Yari thanked the monarch for the reception and explained that the delegation is at the palace to seek royal blessings and support for the re-election bid of President Tinubu.
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“Our mission today is simple: Mr. President formed the campaign council for his re-election. We are here to seek royal blessings, prayers, and support for the re-election of your son, President Bola Tinubu, come 2027,” Yari said.
The former Zamfara State governor said the Tinubu administration has made progress in the economy, citing changes in GDP growth, inflation, and foreign exchange stability.
Yari said Nigeria’s annual GDP growth has risen from 2.7 percent in 2023 to 3.9 percent, while inflation had declined from 22.9 percent to 15.9 percent.
He added that the administration has stabilised the foreign exchange market and described Tinubu as the right person to lead the country.
Also, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Dennis Idahosa, thanked the Oba of Benin for his royal blessings, noting that the president deserves a second chance.
He said that in Nigeria, there is equity, fairness and justice as it’s the turn of the South to get a second term in office after the first term.
“For us in Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo is the leader and he is leading well as we have a lot of projects to campaign with and the people of Edo State will vote massively for President Tinubu to enable him win the 2027 presidential election,” he said.
