The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has said the Benin throne is non-partisan, and warned politicians against turning the state into a war zone as they prepare for the September 19 Edo governorship election.
In a statement signed by the council’s Secretary, Frank Irabor, on Wednesday, the Oba said the meeting with Obaseki was cordial and didn’t expect violence at the palace.
Labelling the attack as an unruly behaviour the Oba stated that The Benin throne is non partisan and won’t condone such.
He further condemned the attack and also warned all politicians not to turn Edo into a war zone because of their political drive.
The statement reads:
“The Benin Traditional Council observed with dismay the unruly behaviour of some youths outside the gate of the Palace on Saturday, 25th July, 2020, when His Excellency, Governor Godwin Obaseki and some other PDP Governors visited His Royal Majesty, the Oba of Benin,”
“The Benin Traditional Council wishes to state that His Royal Majesty, the Oba of Benin warmly welcomed the august visitors, led by His Excellency, Godwin Obaseki, Governor of Edo State.
“The meeting was cordial. During the meeting, His Royal Majesty recalled the warm reception accorded him by Governor Nyesom Wike and Governor Aminu Tambuwal when the Omo N’Oba paid a ‘Thank You’ visit to both states. The courtesy of the esteemed august visitors to the Omo N’Oba ended very well.
“We were therefore surprised to hear later that there was an incident outside the Palace, directly in front of Oredo Local Government Secretariat. His Royal Majesty condemns this unruly behaviour that occurred in front of the Palace.
“We wish to emphasise once more that the Benin Throne is not partisan.
“The Benin Traditional Council uses this medium to advise all political party members not to turn Edo State into a war zone because of gubernatorial ambition.
“His Royal Majesty is committed to peace and tranquillity in the state and, peaceful upcoming gubernatorial election.”
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