By Jethro Ibileke
The Oba of Benin, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has enjoined the Governor-elect of Edo, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to ensure that he fulfil his campaign promises to the people of the State.
The Monarch stated this on Tuesday when he received Okpebholo, his running mate, Dennis Idahosa, where they presented their certificates of return to him.
He expressed gratitude to God for the peaceful conduct of the election.
“We thank God Almighty for the peaceful election. We thank God for hearing our prayers. Even now, we are still fasting and praying for peace and tranquility in the state,” he said.
The reverred Monarch used the occasion to thank Nigeria’s President for ensuring a successful and peaceful election.
“I cannot end it without thanking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces for everything, for ensuring a peaceful election.
“This palace is open to you, anytime, whether 1am or 2 am, you can come and I will see you,” he told Okpebholo.
Earlier, the Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, told the King that he and his running mate, Dennis Idahosa, were at the palace to present their certificates of return to the Monarch.
They were accompanied by leaders of the APC, in the state, including Senator Adams Oshiomhole, Philip Shaibu, APC state chairman, Jarret Tenebe, former deputy governor Pius Odubu, Senator Matthew Urhoghide, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, Lucky Imasuen and others.