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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 in office ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The endorsement was made on Tuesday when the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) visited the Benin Royal Palace to seek the monarch’s blessing and support as the 2027 re-election campaign begins.
The delegation was led by the Director-General of the PCC, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, and included Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; former Sokoto State Governor, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko; former Kebbi State Governor, Senator Adamu Aleiro; former Kano State Governor and former APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje; and former Katsina State Governor and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Bello Masari.
Also on the delegation were former Senate President Pius Anyim, the Minister of Water Resources, and the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, among other members of the campaign council.
The Edo State Deputy Governor received the delegation on behalf of Governor Monday Okpebholo before introducing the team to the monarch.
Speaking during the visit at the palace, Yari conveyed Tinubu’s greetings to the Oba and appealed for the monarch’s blessing and support for the President ahead of the 2027 election.
Yari highlighted what he described as some of the administration’s achievements, including the reduction in food prices, the stabilisation of the naira after it had risen to about ₦1,800 to the dollar, and the construction of inter-regional roads.
In his response, the Oba of Benin thanked Tinubu for the warm reception he received during his visit to the State House in Abuja and expressed appreciation to the campaign council for visiting the palace.
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The monarch subsequently prayed for Tinubu to secure a renewed 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 added in Pidgin: “As he dey pain them, he dey sweet us.”
The monarch also urged Nigerians and opposition parties to support the President, arguing that those who believe Tinubu is doing well should join hands with him to continue his work.
“Let he who is without sin cast the first stone,” he said. “If one is doing well, why not join hands with the President to do what he is doing well? Let President Tinubu finish the good work.”
The Oba further said that not everyone was suited to occupy the office of President and called on opposition parties to support Tinubu in implementing his ongoing programmes.
He asked the delegation to convey his best wishes and appreciation to the President for the hospitality extended to him during his visit to Abuja.
