Responding to the sad news in a statement by his pokesperson, Femi Adesina, the president
described the late ruler as an exceptional person, whose death is great national loss.


He also extended special commiserations
to all members of the bereaved family and Crown Prince Eheneden
Erediauwa in particular, whom he wished wisdom and courage to
continue his predecessor’s wise rule.

The statement reads: “On behalf of the Federal Government,
President Buhari extends sincere condolences to Governor Adams Oshiomhole, the people of Benin Kingdom and Edo State on the passage of the beloved monarch who had ruled
over his people since his
ascension to the throne in 1979.

President Buhari assures them of the fullest sympathy and solidarity of the Federal
Government and all Nigerians as they mourn Oba Erediauwa who will always be remembered as one of the most outstanding
traditional rulers of his era.

As the late Oba goes to join his very illustrious
royal ancestors, President Buhari believes that his place of honour in the history of the Benin Kingdom and Nigeria has been assured by his long and highly successful career
as a public servant,
administrator and chief
custodian of the much celebrated culture and
traditions of his people.”
SOURCE:
https://uzopedia./2016/04/29/president-buhari-mourns-oba-of-benin-passing/

so sad

No single drop of tears in our presido's eyes o?