The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II has congratulated the All-Progressive Congress candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on his emergence as the president-elect of the 2023 presidential election.

The Oba congratulated Tinubu in a letter addressed to him on behalf of himself and the royal family on Friday ,March 3rd.

The letter reads” I send you my compliment and good wishes for your overall well-being

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“May i respectfully write on behalf of myself , the royal court of Benin, members of the Royal family, and Benin Traditional to happily congratulate you on a well deserved election as the preident-elect of this our great country Nigeria”.

“Your victory is victory for all Nigerians with hopes and aspirations for a better Nigeria. Given your antecedent inter alia as one of the foremost Nationalists and successes recorded as Governor of Lagos state , I am confident that you will excel in the discharge of your onerous mandate that has now been democratically placed on your shoulders by the people of Nigeria. going by your acceptance speech , you have already indicated that you are ready to be a UNIFIER”

“We join other well-wishers and Nigerians to thank God for a peaceful hitch-free election and wish you a successful tenure.

“As you prepare  to take up your onerous responsibilities of this great country, we wish well and once more a hearty CONGRATULATIONS to Your Excellency”.

“Meanwhile, your excellency do accept the assurances of my highest considerations”