Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, is praying that President Muhammadu Buhari has the wisdom and the wherewithal to steer the country to the next level in the next four years.
This was contained in press statement signed by the Oba and made available to newsmen in Benin City.
“We pray to God Almighty to continue to give you good health, wisdom and the wherewithal to steer the ship of the nation to the next level,” the monarch said.
He expressed confidence that the president will further consolidate on the accomplishment of his first tenure.
“I have no doubt that your excellency will further improve on the good works which you have carried out since your administration came into being in 2015,” he said.
The Oba further extended his congratulatory massage to president Muhammadu Buhari on behalf of the people of the kingdom.
“On behalf of the Benin royal family, members of Edo State Council of Traditional Rulers, chiefs and the entire good people of Edo State, I congratulate Your Excellency for your recent victory at the presidential polls which gave Your Excellency the opportunity to serve for another four years as president of our great country, Nigeri.”