The Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, proudly joins Nigerians, the People and Chiefs of the great Benin Kingdom to celebrate the revered benin monarch, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare 11, N’Ogidigan, Oba Of Benin, on the occasion of his birthday which coincided with his 8th coronation anniversary.
The Governor-elect commended Oba Ewuare’s exploits on the throne of his forebears, particularly the return of the looted Benin artefacts.
The Governor-elect acknowledges His Royal Majesty’s wisdom, understanding, civility and deep sense of duty which has precipitated a new era of peace, progress and prosperity in Benin Kingdom and Edo State.
With heartfelt gratitude, the Governor-elect notes the fatherly prayers and advice that His Royal Majesty freely offered to him which helped him to navigate through political obstacles that confronted him during the governorship electioneering campaigns in Edo State.
“On behalf of my family and the great people of Edo State, who democratically elected me as the 6th civilian Governor of Edo State on September 21st, 2024, I celebrate you today our beloved royal father, the great Oba of the great Benin Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, CFR, on the occasion of your birthday which coincided with your 8th year anniversary of your ascension to the throne of your forebears.
“Your Royal Majesty, your reign has heralded a new era of peace, understanding, civility and progress among the people of Benin Kingdom and Edo State. Your extraordinary leadership qualities and fatherly prayers and advice calmed tempers that were hitherto raised to a boiling point during the electioneering campaigns of the just concluded governorship election in Edo State. Indeed, you are a worthy father that deserves to be celebrated.
“Your Royal Majesty, I wish to sieze this auspicious moment to commend you for your exploits on the throne of your forebears particularly the return of the looted Benin artefacts.
“I prayed to almighty God and your ancestors to grant you unraveled wisdom, longevity and enduring peace as you continue to lead with distinction,” noted Senator Okpebholo.
*Signed:*
Godswill Inegbe
Special Assistant (Media) To The Governor-elect, Edo State.
October 20, 2024.