The Oba of Benin, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has urged the governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo to operate a government that is all-inclusive in order to enhance the welfare of the people of the state.
Secretary, Benin Traditional Council (BTC) Frank Irabor on Monday in a statement, said Oba Ewuare II had no doubt that Okpebholo would 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 in the Diaspora.
Congratulating the governor on his swearing-in, the Benin monarch prayed to God Almighty and his ancestors to grant him the wherewithal to pilot the affairs of the state to higher heights.
Part of the statement reads: “His Royal Majesty has no doubt that with 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 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”.