Oba of Benin tasks Okpebholo on inclusive govt

Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo on his swearing-in as Governor of Edo.

The Oba advised the governor to operate a government that is all-inclusive to enhance the welfare of the people of the State.

Secretary, Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Mr Frank Irabor, on Monday in a statement, said Oba Ewuare II has no doubt that Okpebholo will bring his wealth of experience as a businessman and politician to bear in this position and fulfill his mandate to Edo people at home and diaspora.

The first-class traditional ruler prayed to God Almighty and his Royal Ancestors to grant him the wherewithal to pilot the affairs of the State to higher heights.

Part of the statement reads: “His Royal Majesty does not doubt that His Excellency’s vast wealth of experience as a businessman and politician, he (Okpebholo) will excel in this position and fulfill his mandate to Edo people at home and in the diaspora.

“His Royal Majesty urges His Excellency to operate a government that is all-inclusive in order to enhance the welfare of all and sundry in the State”.

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