The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare the II has called on political parties participating in the Edo State 2020 election to go about their campaigns peacefully. The APC delegation, led by Yobe Governor, Mai Mala Buni, was in Benin for the official flag-off of the party’s campaign for its Edo 2020 Gubernatorial candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. The Oba said the Palace had not been happy with the recent happenings in the state. He called on everyone in the state to pray for a peaceful Edo election. Oba Ewuare also reiterated that he remained non-partisan and had never supported any political candidate.

Source: Nigerian Tribune August 08, 2020 17:24 UTC