The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has cautioned politicians and other stakeholders in Nigeria against election violence. Oba Ewuare II gave the advice when the delegation of European Union Mission Long Term Observers monitoring the general elections paid him a visit in his palace on Sunday in Benin City, Edo. So, we are optimistic.’Addressing the Oba earlier, the Team Lead of the Mission, Jeroen De Vries, commended him for the privilege of receiving the European Union delegation in his palace. He was accompanied by two other members of the European Union, Mashu Poulsen and Menyeneabasi Chuks. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Presidential and National Assembly elections were held nationwide on Saturday.

Source: The Guardian February 26, 2023 16:47 UTC