Oba Of Benin Appreciates Edo People For Peaceful Polls, Congratulates Winners — Leadership Newspaper

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His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpokpolo, Oba Ewuare II has expressed appreciation to Edo people and political leaders for heeding the call for peaceful conduct in the state during the general elections.

In a statement signed by Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Frank Irabor on behalf of the Oba of Benin, the respected monarch said prior to the election, he held meetings with stakeholders in the state and appealed for peaceful conduct, which contributed to making the polls violence-free.

According to him, “Now that all the election results are out, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, Oba of Benin hereby congratulates once again, His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR and His Excellency, Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, GCON, for their victory in the recently concluded Presidential elections which have been deemed by the International community as well as many Nigerians to have been free and fair and,…



Source: Leadership Newspaper