traditional rulers

Details Of Oba Of Benin’s Meeting With Obaseki, Wike, Emerge

Details Of Oba Of Benin’s Meeting With Obaseki, Wike, Emerge

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Saturday said plans were underway to summon the Edo Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs to pray for a peaceful election in the state.

The Oba made this known when Gov. Godwin Obaseki led some governors, senators and other top-ranking officials of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign council on a visit to his palace in Benin.

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The Oba said God and his ancestors had always answered his prayers, adding that the forthcoming governorship election would not be an exception.

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Lagos

Lagos Is Prioritising Traditional Rulers’ Welfare

The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to continue to prioritise the welfare of traditional rulers in the state.

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance at the 20th coronation anniversary of Oba Kamorudeen Animashaun in Epe on Saturday.

While congratulating the Oloja of Epeland, he said that his ascension to the throne in 1999 came at the rebirth of democracy had in the country.

The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, said that as a custodian of culture and tradition, Obas were entrusted with the well-being of their subjects.

He said that Oloja’s commitment to …