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The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on Saturday, said his prayers sustained governor Godwin Obaseki for four years as governor of the state. He stated this in Benin when governor Obaseki led some governors, senators and other top ranking official of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) to his palace on a courtesy call.

He said: “I remembered when I visited governor Obaseki in his office, he asked me to pray for him to be able to complete his tenure in office. “And I did and today, he has not been impeached despite the ups and downs and I thank my God and my ancestors for answering my prayers.” According to him, plans were on top gear to call the Edo State Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs to pray for a peaceful election in the state.

“God and his ancestors have been answering my prayers whenever I prayed and the forthcoming governorship election will not be an exception,” he said. Oba Ewuare II said the Palace was always non partisan, but prayed for the person who has the intention of providing good leadership for the people of the state and create employment “so that the people will be able to put foods on their tables.” Earlier, the National Chairman of the party,

Chief Secondus Uche, told the Benin monarch that they were at the palace to seek his blessings and permission to go on with their campaign in the state. In his speech, governor Godwin Obaseki told the monarch that he decided to visit the palace to seek his blessings before continuing with his campaign. Thugs clash at Oba palace Meanwhile, thugs suspected to be loyalists of All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Ize-Iyamu Osagie and that of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s flag bearer, clashed around the palace of the Oba of Benin on Saturday. It was learnt that there was exchange of gun fire by the loyalists of the duo, leading to destruction of vehicles while several persons sustained injuries.

It was gathered that crisis started when supporters of Obaseki were chanting pro Obaseki slogan while those loyal to the APC candidate, who were at the palace waiting for some APC chieftains allegedly invited to a function at the palace, were also chanting slogans to disparage the governor. It was further gathered that after the governor and his entourage had left the palace, the loyalists engaged in a fight, with the APC – who were more in number – having the upper hand. It was learnt that the loyalists of PDP then ran to the Ogbe Stadium, the venue of the flag off of the campaign and informed their members who stormed the ring road area to engaged the APC supporters.

Source told our reporter that several persons of both side were injured while many vehicles were destroyed. It, however, took the intervention of the police to bring the situation under control.

SOURCE: https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/why-obaseki-was-not-removed-as-governor-oba-of-benin.html

This is a tactical endorsement and approval for Obaseki continuity, from Oba himself.

This means the Oba is not in support of any form of godfatherism.

Truely Edo is not Lagos.

Another 4 years. Let's put an end to Godfatherism in politics in Nigeria. It is a first step to development in Nigeria.

APC we knew don't have a candidate, why all this trouble?

Obaseki have Won.

Take it to the bank.

Hmmmm Isokay meanwhile kindly check my signature for your CAC NGOs Newspaper Publicaton, Consent Code , Name Change , Limited Company Registration, IT, Name Change e.t.c.

Just look at the people we have as leader. Just imagine the nonsense the Oba is saying what kind of useless prayer is that.

Our leaders are all sycophant and daft..

In short the Oba prayed for him

The Oba is fully behind Obaseki.

But with the pictures I saw yesterday. Was the Oba of Benin also putting on mask or what??. I am surprised the Oracle was putting on Mask.

Ok

Edo people, just have sense and vote wisely

If only these two useless parties can allow Edo people to vote in peace.

prayer is powerful, we should not neglect it, things may be changed to better if you are prayerful. let pray decently to get a decent answer from the Almighty Creator

The Oba could and cannot guarantee him the next four years however.

Lol

Becoz of power

I wish no life is lost in these forthcoming elections.



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Unfortunately this is the nation we find ourselves. APC did not need violence to win power in 2015. Unfortunately APC has resorted to violence to remain in power. The election in Kogi introduced a new level to election violence with the alleged collaboration of security agents using helicopters to shoot bullets at voters. In Osun it was money at the polling centers. Edo very likely will witness the mother of all battles as PDP seems prepared now.

alright

He stated he's not partisan, he don't support anybody and wish the best should win the election for the people of Edo state.

That's what we all wants and ize iyamu is the answer

Good to know

For Obaseki and the good people of Edo state, it's forward ever .

No more godfatherism in Edo state because Edo no be Lagos .

Oba na bad guy
...

Him dey use style dodge make dem no dethrone am like Sanusi...

The Oba say na prayer dey sustain Obaseki.... same way ur prayer go take sustain Ize iyamu if him come ur palace sef

APC candidate is thief, according to Oshiomole

Just imagine the anarchy this forthcoming election is causing my home state

I hope the youths will use their heads this time around and not die like cockroaches for politicians that do not care about their existence.

I miss Benin city sha, left there many many many years ago after graduation. My uniben days - oh those were wonderful times

No amount of prayer can keep him again for 4years as a governor cuz his time has expired and we thank God the Oba didn't prayer for him to be re-elected he only wish him well as the father for all who doesn't choose any one above any one but just wishing them all well.

noted

Okay good.

"Like" for PDP , "share" for APC.