2027: My call for continuity shouldn’t be misconstrued as support for any political party — Oba of Benin
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The Benin Monarch stated this on Tuesday when Abdulaziz Yari, the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) led members of the council to the
Benin Palace.
The Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) was at the palace to seek royal blessings, prayers and support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
Ewuare, who urged Nigerians to support continuity in governance, noted that there is no point in seeking change for its own sake.
While stating that the Benin throne was not partisan, he, however, added that his position should not be interpreted as support for any political party.
According to him, the Benin throne is not partisan. There is no point in changing for the sake of change. That is not to say that I belong to one party or the other.
The monarch, however, appealed to former governors, senators, and other political leaders to work together in the interest of the country, stressing the importance of cooperation between the ruling party and the opposition
“In democracy there must be opposition when a party comes to power. I don’t see why an opposition party can’t support the ruling party,” he said.
He also cautioned against excessive criticism of political leaders, noting that nobody was perfect.
“Is there anybody who is perfect as I am talking now? Nobody. I love and like peace and tranquillity. I am American and British trained as a diplomat, and I say it the way it is”, he added.
Earlier, Yari thanked the monarch for the reception and explained that the delegation was at the palace to seek royal blessings and support for the re-election bid of President Tinubu.
The former Zamfara State governor opined that the Tinubu-led administration had made progress in the economy, citing changes in GDP growth, inflation, and foreign exchange stability.
“Our mission today is simple. Mr President formed the campaign council for his re-election. We are here to seek royal blessings, prayers, and support for the re-election of your son, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, come 2027.
“Nigeria’s annual GDP growth had risen from 2.7 percent in 2023 to 3.9 percent, while inflation had declined from 22.9 percent to 15.9 percent.
“The administration had stabilised the foreign exchange market and described Tinubu as the right person to lead the country”, he stated.
Also, speaking, Dennis Idahosa,
the Deputy governor of Edo State thanked the Oba of Benin for his Royal blessings noting that the president deserved a second chance.
Idahosa who said in Nigeria there is equity, fairness and justice added that it’s the turn of the South to get a second term after the first term.
“For us in Edo State, governor Monday Okpebholo is the leader and he is leading well as we have a lot of projects to campaign with and the people of Edo State will vote massively for President Tinubu to enable him win the 2027 Presidential election”, he said.
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