The Benin Monarch, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare 11, N’Ogidigan has sent a congratulatory letter to the President – Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu which he signed.
The content of the revered Monarch’s letter went thus:
“I send you my compliments and good wishes for your overall well -being.
“2/ May I respectfully write on behalf of myself, the Royal Court of Benin, members of the Royal family and, Benin Traditional Council to happily congratulate you on a well deserved election as the President-elect of this our great country Nigeria.
“3/ Your victory is victory for all Nigerians with hopes and aspirations for a better Nigeria. Given your antecedents inter ala as one of the foremost Nationalists and successes recorded as Governor of Lagos State, I am confident that you will excel in the discharge of your onerous mandate that has now been democratically placed on your shoulders by the people of Nigena. Going by your acceptance speech, you have already indicated that you are ready to be a UNIFIER.
“4/ We join other well-wishers and Nigerians to thank God for a peaceful hitch-free election and wish you a successful tenure. As you prepare to take up your onerous responsibilities as the President of this great country, we wish you well and once more a hearty CONGRATULATIONS to Your Excellency.
“Meanwhile, Your Excellency do accept the assurances of my highest consideration.”
Oba of Benin congratulates President-Elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu
