Tobi Adebayo
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku’ Akpolokpolo Ewuare II has commended Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike for declaring his intention to contest for the office of the president.
Governor Wike had on Thursday paid a visit to the Oba to inform him of his ambition and seek royal blessings.
Speaking during the visit, the Oba reiterated his love for the governor, adding that his achievements in Rivers State stood him out.
He also expressed delight that Governor Wike has indicated his interest to seek royal blessing.
“This journey that you have embarked on, we are comfortable with you. You know already that I have personal love for you,” the Oba said.
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Responding, Governor Wike told the Oba that he is one Nigerian “who cannot fold his arms and watch the country slide without doing anything.”
“I believe that by the grace of God, if the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gives me the mandate to fly the flag of the party, I think I have the experience to help this country to be better than what it is today giving my experience as a former Chairman of Local Government, as Minister of State and Supervising Minister of Education and now Governor,” Wike said.
