Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on Thursday said that his ancestors brought Governor Monday Okpebholo to restore the lost glory of Edo State.
Oba Ewuare made the remarks during a solidarity visit by Governor Monday Okpebholo to his palace in Benin after his victory at the Edo Governorship Election Tribunal that upheld his election as governor of the state.
He described the governor as a true traditional son of the land and called on his ancestors to bless him and members of his household for not allowing the machinations of evildoers to destroy the state.
In a rare move, the Oba lifted Okpebholo up from his kneeling position, predicting that Okpebholo’s administration would attract more development to the state.
Oba Ewuare, who spoke in Edo language, said, “It shall be well with you, your wife, and children. Your journey to Edo, our ancestors approved it.
“Our ancestors brought you to restore the lost glory of Edo State, which evil doers wanted to ruin. We have been praying, and we will continue to pray for you, not to allow evil forces to destroy Edo.”
Responding, Okpebholo thanked Oba Ewuare for his affection and intercession for him and the Edo State.
He described his election victory at the tribunal as historic and the “sweetest judgement ever” in history, noting that the three-member panel were unanimous in the judgement.
“This it the first time we have seen a judgment where all the judges agreed that Monday Okpebholo won the election,” the governor added.
