Nigerians Should Support Tinubu, he Will Work – Oba Of Benin

Benin monarch is optimistic that the Tinubu administration will do well in office.

By Sola Omoniyi, Lagos

The Oba of Benin, Oba N’Edo Uku’Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, on Friday, July 14, 2023, canvassed support for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that he needs the support of all Nigerians to succeed.

This is according to his statement in Abuja, the nation’s capital after meeting with the President.

“Nigerians should support the President. He will work, he is already working,” the monarch stated.

“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.”

Although the monarch’s visit to the President was unknown as of this report, it is believed that the visit was to formally congratulate Tinubu on his inauguration as president and to discuss issues related to the Nigerian people.

The meeting comes after the President met with Ambode, the former governor of Lagos State, at the state reception organised for him by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on June 29.

The perceived return of Ambode to the mainstream of Lagos politics reportedly began with Sanwo-Olu’s visit to his predecessor’s home to celebrate his 60th birthday on June 14.

President Tinubu is reportedly considering Ambode for an appointment in his government, with this meeting believed to be an avenue to conclude discussions on it.

The President also received in the audience Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani.