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Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has charged the Edo State governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo to fulfil his electoral mandate promises to the people of Edo state.
Oba Ewuare II gave the charge when Okpebholo and the deputy governor-elect, Dennis Idahosa, visited his palace in Benin City to show the Oba their Certificates of Return.
The traditional ruler, while expressing thanks to God, the ancestors, security agency and the president, Bola Tinubu for a peaceful election said, "I believe in the ability of the winner to deliver good governance and leadership. God works in a mysterious way. As you have said to me, remember 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 also said he would continue to pray without ceasing ahead of the forthcoming Emoro, also known as the New Yam festival and his eighth coronation anniversary.
Earlier, Okpebholo thanked the monarch for his prayers and assured that he and his deputy Governor-elect would do their best to ensure fulfilment of their promise to the people.
