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Oba of Benin Reveals Why Nigerians Should Support President Tinubu

Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 8:56 AM by Nurudeen Lawal

The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has expressed his support for President Bola Tinubu, stating that he needs the backing of all Nigerians to succeed
After meeting with the president at the State House in Abuja on Friday, July 14, the monarch expressed optimism about the Tinubu administration
The Oba also stressed the importance of supporting the president for his success, with the assurance that other traditional rulers will also offer their support

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State House, Abuja - Oba N’Edo Uku’Akpolokpol, Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, has canvassed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying he needs the support of all Nigerians to succeed.

The first-class monarch said this on Friday, July 14, while addressing journalists at the State House in Abuja after meeting with the president.

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According to Channels TV, the Oba of Benin expressed optimism that the Tinubu administration will do well in office.

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“Nigerians should support the President. He will work, he is already working,” the Benin monarch was quoted as saying.

“He has hit the ground running; everybody is seeing it. They should support the President. Of course, we will support the President. Other traditional rulers will support the President. We must support the President to be successful.”

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