The Oba of Benin, Omon’oba Erediauwa, has assured President Goodluck Jonathan of victory in the forthcoming election slated for March 28. The Oba gave the assurance Thursday in Abuja through his son and a chief in the Benin Kingdom, Ada Erediuwa,
who led a delegation of princes and chiefs of the Benin Kingdom on a visit to a former Minister of Information and elder statesman, Edwin Clark. Prince Erediuwa recalled that his father had met with Mr. Jonathan three times adding that while the first meeting was a private affair between the two leaders, the second meeting was a public function when the president went to Edo to commission the refurbished Benin-Lagos expressway. He said the third meeting sometime in
September 2014 was the most significant because the Oba presented a “red ododo” to the president. The prince explained that the Oba deliberately gave the president the material to pass a message. He said it was the highest Benin traditional attire and the Oba wore it when he had to go to court. “He wore it and trekked to the court to show he meant business,” Mr. Erediuwa said. “In Benin Kingdom, the ododo represents success and it is a sign of victory. Whoever wears it to the battle field must return home.” Reports in recent past had suggested that the Benin royal house was in conflict with the presidency.
However, Mr. Erediuwa said the Oba had made it clear by his actions and words that he supported the president. He, however, stated a “need for the Benin Kingdom to hold a private meeting with the president after the general elections to address all areas of concern.” Mr. Clark, in his remarks said the president considered Benin home. He also pledged to ensure that a meeting between the royal house and the presidency was held as soon as the elections were over. Mr. Clark also said the little misunderstanding between the president and the Benin Kingdom may have to do with the appointment of the former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, ostensibly to replace her husband Christopher Ogiemwonyi, who was from Edo State. He explained that Ms. Oduah was appointed on her own merit having served as the treasurer in the president’s campaign prior to 2011. He said she was appointed to represent Anambra State while an Edo man was also appointed on the constitutional slot of the state and was even posted to the same ministry Mr. Ogienwonyi served in. “There was nothing the president did to spite Edo State,” Mr. Clark said. “What happened was a normal thing in government.” Mr. Clark also said to avoid a repeat of such an incident, the Benin royal house would be consulted “on the appointment of a minister from the state”. He also assured that after the election, which he said the president would win, “Bini will be accorded a pride of place in the government of President Goodluck Jonathan”. On the endorsement of Mr. Jonathan, the elder statesman said he believed “the prince has spoken the mind of the Oba”

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Oba of benin has spoken as he says it so shall it come to pass iseeeeeeee.This Oba is one of the few traditional rulers that does not talk anyhow is even steps out of his palace.He must have been sure and have communicated with the gods before making this declaration.

Meanwhile GEJ till 2019

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na lie he wouldnt support anybody

Erunz, stop! Ewobi. Ovbukho.

lie,lie,oba of benin not endorsing anyone.

The gods have spoken

bokohalal:
Erunz, stop! Ewobi. Ovbukho.

ozwor elamewie brainwashed fo*l

I beg na how many PVC the oba get.

erunz:
ozwor elamewie brainwashed fo*l

Oghion Oba!

Jonathan is winning the election without any stress. buhari will be a loser again. the oba has spoken and so shall it be by God's grace.

Only a Bini fool will vote for GEJ.

bokohalal:
Only a Bini fool will vote for GEJ.

Then let all the binis be fools.

BENZINA:
Then let all the binis be fools.

You are not Bini.
If you were Bini you would have rebuked OP for using the Oba's name negatively.
If you were Bini you would know that you have been shortchanged in appointment into political offices in Nigeria and that one Senatorial District is monopolizing all the posts. Even Board composition.
Just how does PDP benefit the Binis when they deliver the bulk of the votes? For one man and his clannish interests?
Only a foolish Bini will vote for GEJ!

The gods have spoken....end of discussion

Jonathan should knw dat dis oba is only deceiving him,he is not jst courageous enough to tell u he cant campaign for u jst like awujale did.

bokohalal:

You are not Bini.
If you were Bini you would have rebuked OP for using the Oba's name negatively.
If you were Bini you would know that you have been shortchanged in appointment into political offices in Nigeria and that one Senatorial District is monopolizing all the posts. Even Board composition.
Just how does PDP benefit the Binis when they deliver the bulk of the votes? For one man and his clannish interests?
Only a foolish Bini will vote for GEJ!

Please stop answering that nigga....Its not worth it.

Amen to the Oba

Actually the Oba never explicitly gave his support to Jonathan - the red ododo is a sign of the Oba wishing Jonathan - goodluck nothing more. It certainly does not mean that the Oba preferred Jonathan win the presidential election.

Like a every traditional ruler should do, wish the candidate goodluck - this is what the red ododo means in this case - Jonathan you are going to battle be serious and fight with confidence the gods will grant you victory - it has nothing to do with the Oba's wishes but the Oba placing the symbol of goodluck in Jonathan's hands. Hence , it is not for the Oba to decide but the gods.

If you understand spiritual matters - that is the translation more or less.

And also take note - this is the Oba's son speaking and not the Oba's spokesman - the prime minister of benin kingdom and edo land is Chief Samuel Igbe - the Iyase of Benin Kingdom and edo land.

Note: I am not Bini but Afemai !

bokohalal:

You are not Bini.
If you were Bini you would have rebuked OP for using the Oba's name negatively.
If you were Bini you would know that you have been shortchanged in appointment into political offices in Nigeria and that one Senatorial District is monopolizing all the posts. Even Board composition.
Just how does PDP benefit the Binis when they deliver the bulk of the votes? For one man and his clannish interests?
Only a foolish Bini will vote for GEJ!

Let's assumed I'm not a Bini, must all ethnic groups in Nigeria be given a ministerial position. Gej shall win Edo state for Sure! Gej is a silent achiever and transformer, any weapon fashion against him shall never succeed.
Edo state is above the profit and loss politics of "bokohalal".........say no to chai Buhari, say no to bokohalal.
Gej till 2019!!!

clevvermind:
Jonathan is winning the election without any stress. buhari will be a loser again. the oba has spoken and so shall it be by God's grace.

he wil win without stress,but he is already sweating,d hit gej is feeling right now,it can burn nigeria,beside which oba spoke,d one that go'thy kingdom come' or those prince and cthiefs want their own share of endorsement money.

edo pipul will never vote pdp..... .

BENZINA:
Then let all the binis be fools.

i can't be a fool,buhari all d way,

BENZINA:
Let's assumed I'm not a Bini, must all ethnic groups in Nigeria be given a ministerial position. Gej shall win Edo state for Sure! Gej is a silent achiever and transformer, any weapon fashion against him shall never succeed.
Edo state is above the profit and loss politics of "bokohalal".........say no to chai Buhari, say no to bokohalal.
Gej till 2019!!!

How long has PDP been in power at the federal level? How long has a particular senatorial district clung to all the ministerial positions and board memberships?
Biniland is the most populous and only economically viable senatorial district in Edo State , at present. What do they have to show for it?
Name one Federal Government project in Edo South since PDP rule? None!
Look elsewhere for your votes. PDP will lose in Edo South and Edo North. I do not have to tell you what that means.

Only a foolish Bini will vote for GEJ!

LoveDecay:
Actually the Oba never explicitly gave his support to Jonathan - the red ododo is a sign of the Oba wishing Jonathan - goodluck nothing more. It certainly does not mean that the Oba preferred Jonathan win the presidential election.

Like a every traditional ruler should do, wish the candidate goodluck - this is what the red ododo means in this case - Jonathan you are going to battle be serious and fight with confidence the gods will grant you victory - it has nothing to do with the Oba's wishes but the Oba placing the symbol of goodluck in Jonathan's hands. Hence , it is not for the Oba to decide but the gods.

If you understand spiritual matters - that is the translation more or less.

And also take note - this is the Oba's son speaking and not the Oba's spokesman - the prime minister of benin kingdom and edo land is Chief Samuel Igbe - the Iyase of Benin Kingdom and edo land.

Note: I am not Bini but Afemai !

and sam igbe has already reject gej,he was d one that first raise d issue of appointment of minister and many issues that gej has deny d binis from.

bokohalal:
Erunz, stop! Ewobi. Ovbukho.

uhundan nòkhua,låhò kpawadé re,wòlógó wéina..
The edos are for gej and never for buhari,make no mistakes..

Rexxie:

uhundan nòkhua,låhò kpawadé re,wòlógó wéina..
The edos are for gej and never for buhari,make no mistakes..

Ovbi ane yowa! Ovbi uhundan! Ovbi esughusughu n'azen! Ovbi omwemwen! Ovien agbon, ovien erimwin!
Tu khian suhun wu! Nu si kpagbe okhian si rue digien! Ehun!

Only Bini bastards will vote for GEJ!

bokohalal:

How long has PDP been in power at the federal level? How long has a particular senatorial district clung to all the ministerial positions and board memberships?
Biniland is the most populous and economically viable in Edo State , at present. What do they have to show for it?
Name one Federal Government project in Edo South since PDP rule? None!
Look elsewhere for your votes. PDP will lose in Edo South and Edo North. I do not have to tell you what that means.

Only a foolish Bini will vote for GEJ!

If it is true that you have a problem with a particular section of your state has nothing to do with Gej, have you forgotten how the binis swept the feet of well performed professor governor from that section of the same state you talk about. The binis lack unity of purpose which entrenched them in betrayal.
Never again a smaller group would wants to feed from the majority, things have changed likewise present day Nigeria.
The binis has all strength to rise again but must be ready to learn from the past bokolalal if you need a federal presence in your Edo south you have to be united, participate,support Gej. Oba ghà tò-kpere, isèèè. Gej till 2019, the oracle has spoken.

BENZINA:
If it is true that you have a problem with a particular section of your state has nothing to do with Gej, have you forgotten how the binis swept the feet of well performed professor governor from that section of the same state you talk about. The binis lack unity of purpose which entrenched them in betrayal.
Never again a smaller group would wants to feed from the majority, things have changed likewise present day Nigeria.
The binis has all strength to rise again but must be ready to learn from the past bokolalal if you need a federal presence in your Edo south you have to be united, participate,support Gej. Oba ghà tò-kpere, isèèè. Gej till 2019, the oracle has spoken.

I have nothing against a section of the state. I have everything against the federal government that keep allotting positions, opportunities and all else to one district because of one man.
Oba of Benin has not spoken and will never speak on such. The Oracle , Okhaemwen Edebiri, spoke for the Binis.
What has GEJ transformed in Edo state?Even the man admitted that he has failed.
Sai Buhari !

Only a Bini slave will vote for GEJ!

why cant this jonathan just accept the wish of the people without causing problem for himself at last? He has been embarrassing himself and muddling the name of the country. I think the man needs to be cautioned before he will end up worst like Gbagbo. The whole world is by every minutes watching him with all sots of dishonest manners. This is sad for him and him alone!!!

click like to vote GMB/PYO

bokohalal:


I have nothing against a section of the state. I have everything against the federal government that keep allotting positions, opportunities and all else to one district because of one man.
Oba of Benin has not spoken and will never speak on such. The Oracle , Okhaemwen Edebiri, spoke for the Binis.
Sai Buhari !

Only a Bini slave will vote for GEJ!

bokohalal calm down and let's reason together, I believe Gej given another opportunity to rule till 2019 shall open the very chance both of us are earning for, especially the people of Oredo, Egor, Ovia and Ikpoba. The binis will never be slave to anybody,........meanwhile Gej till 2019!!!