Edo guber: Oba of Benin finally reacts over Okpebholo’s victory

Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Governor-elect of Edo State on Tuesday visited the Oba of Benin, and reiterated his pledge to fulfil his electoral promises to the people of the State.

Okpebholo, who visited the Oba ahead of his swearing-in ceremony on November 12, also expressed gratitude to the Oba for his prayers for him during the election.

Speaking during the visit, Oba Ewuare II congratulated Okpebholo and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, on their electoral victory and thanked the Almighty, his ancestors, and security agencies.

Oba also thank President Bola Tinubu for the peaceful conduct of the Edo governorship election that was held on September 21.

The traditional ruler, meanwhile, urged Okpebholo to deliver on his campaign promises because “God works in a mysterious way.” He expressed confidence in the governor-elect’s ability to provide good governance.

The Oba also assured Okpebholo that the palace was open to him and offered continued prayers for the governor-elect’s success.

“God works in mysterious ways. This palace is open to you. You will do your best to carry out the promises you made during your campaigns, and more blessings will come,” the Oba of Benin said.

Some of Okpebholo’s campaign promises include providing interest-free loans to traders  and completing projects initiated by previous administrations.

The governor-elect was accompanied by Sen Adams Oshiomhole and Comrade Philip Shaibu and leaders of the All Progressives Congress Campaign Council.