“Tinubu’s Presidency is Ordained by God”: Oba of Benin Sends Strong Message to Nigerians
- Oba Ewuare II of Benin has declared unwavering support for the government of Bola Ahmed Tinubu
- The monarch who stormed Lagos over the weekend asserted that Tinubu's presidency is ordained by God which reflected in his election victory
- He, however, urged Nigerians to unite irrespective of their religion or tribe to support Tinubu's administration
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements
Marina, Lagos state - The Oba of Benin, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has revealed Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu's presidency has divine backing.
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Oba of Benin says God backed Tinubu's presidency
The monarch said God ordained Tinubu to be president of Nigeria. He urged Nigerians to support his administration and live in peace.
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He spoke on Sunday November 26 during a courtesy visit to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Lagos House, Marina.
The Lagos state government confirmed the monarch's visit in a post shared on its X page on Monday, November 27, 2023.
Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II said:
“God has ordained that Tinubu would become President of Nigeria. We are all one. I am for peace and tranquility. We must live together as one. Nigeria is big. We must iron out our differences and learn to live together as one, big family.”
Cleric, RCCG women to Tinubu: Fix a day for national thanksgiving in Nigeria
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Zonal Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Oladele Jegede, along with women from the Everlasting Light zone, urged President Tinubu and the National Assembly to designate a National Thanksgiving Day for Nigerians.
Members of the RCCG believe that the Almighty has shown unwavering faithfulness to Nigeria, warranting a special day of gratitude.
Prominent pastor 'reveals person in charge' of Tinubu’s govt
Meanwhile, President Tinubu was sworn into office in May, two months after he was declared the winner of the 2023 election.
Tinubu is considered a longtime political power broker in the country; his wife, Oluremi, has been in the corridors of power since 1999, having served as the first lady of Lagos state.
A cleric, Pastor Ayuba Azzaman, has spoken on the alleged weight Oluremi carries in the current administration.
"Not via violence": LP explains why Obi didn't protest against Tinubu's victory
On Monday, September 25, the Labour Party (LP) opened up on the reason its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, did not embark on any protest after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the election.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, said Obi resisted pressure from his supporters to lead a mass protest against Tinubu’s victory.
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