His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, has encouraged Nigerians to extend President Bola Tinubu’s term till 2027.
Tinubu should be allowed to carry out his good deeds in 2027, according to Oba Ewuare.
In his palace in Benin, Edo State, on Tuesday, the monarch addressed the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), which was chaired by its Director General, Abdulazeez Yari.
He said: “For somebody who is doing well, it is our prayer that he gets a renewed mandate.”
The monarch quoted the Bible to justify the need for President Tinubu to be allowed to continue for a second term.
He said, “Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. If one is doing well, why not join hands with the president to do what he is doing well. Let President Tinubu finish the good work.
“Convey my best wishes to Mr. President, give my appreciation to the president for receiving me so warmly in Abuja.”
ALSO READ: Oba of Benin Suspends Praise Singers After Performance at Igbinedion’s 92nd Birthday
Earlier this month, the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, suspended the Isikhuan royal praise singers group over an alleged breach of palace rules and Benin traditional customs.
The suspension followed allegations that the group performed at the 92nd birthday celebration of the Esama of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, at his residence without authorisation from the palace.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Oba, Osaigbovo Iguobaro, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Benin City.
According to the statement, the royal praise singers allegedly breached an ancient Benin taboo “a few days ago” by staging a traditional performance exclusively reserved for the Oba at the residence of Chief Igbinedion.
Iguobaro said Chief Osaro Idah, the Obazelu of Benin Kingdom, conveyed the monarch’s decision during an emergency meeting held at the palace on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
He said Chief Idah, alongside Chief Ada Igbinovia (Eribo N’Ibiwe), Chief Imade Osamuyi Amos (Oshodi N’Ibiwe), Chief Enoma Ogiesughe (Ogiesughe N’Ewaise) and other palace chiefs expressed concern over what they described as a serious breach of respect for the Benin monarchy.
The palace chiefs also questioned why Chief Igbinedion permitted the Isikhuan group to perform at his birthday celebration, considering his long-standing knowledge of, and commitment to, Benin’s sacred customs and traditions.
