During a courtesy visit to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Lagos House, Marina, the Oba of Benin, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, called on all Nigerians to support President Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s administration and live in peace. According to the monarch, Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 presidential poll and his emergence as the incumbent President of Nigeria showed that he was ordained by God to rule the country. Hence, all Nigerians should support him to achieve the greater Nigeria of our dreams.
The Oba also emphasized the need for peaceful coexistence in the country, which is essential for us to achieve sustainable development in all areas of the nation’s economy. He said diversity is good for Nigeria and urged people to iron out their differences and live as a family in peace, unity, and harmony with one another.
The monarch congratulated Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on his reelection and commended the giant strides of the Governor in Lagos. He charged him not to rest on his oars to achieve greater heights in his second term in office. The Oba also visited the J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Onikan, with Governor Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and other cabinet members. He commended Governor Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to the promotion of culture and tradition.
Governor Sanwo-Olu assured that the State would continue to be home to everyone irrespective of ethnic, religious, or political affiliations. He eulogized the Oba of Benin for distinguishing himself among the traditional rulers and said his protection of culture and promotion of traditional values have earned him maximum respect across the country.
Sanwo-Olu conveyed the greetings of President Bola Tinubu to the Oba of Benin and urged the traditional ruler to continue his support for the present Federal Government to ensure citizens benefit from dividends of democracy. He noted that these dividends are becoming evident in the third quarter of the year, with a rise in the country’s GDP. He assured us that the government would deliver the real dividends of democracy that would help the country to reduce poverty, give us a new set of hope, and redefine socio-economic development.