Vice-president Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday, visited the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, where he reiterated his desire to serve the country.
Osinbajo visited the revered monarch as he continued consultations ahead of the 2023 presidential race.
The former lecturer, who said he had been exposed to various areas of governance for years, noted that he was experienced to lead Nigeria.
While he told the Oba he was in the state for political reasons, Osinbajo said he deemed it appropriate to make the Palace his first stop.
The visit to the palace, the Vice -president explained, was to inform the Oba of his intention to run for president in the coming election.
He also said he was in the state to consult with members of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
On his part, the Oba of Benin said he admired the Vice-president’s eloquence, calmness, humility, respect for culture, and fear of God. He also thanked him for having respect for culture.
The Oba said he also believed that putting the electorate first should be a priority for political office holders.
He, however, regretted that while “politicians make promises, and use all sorts of tactics, they eventually do not put the electorate first.”
Oba Ewuare, therefore, appealed to politicians not to continue in that trend.
He noted that the country was blessed with resources but wondered why there were suffering, poverty and crime.
The monarch, who reminded Osinbajo that he (VP) was a cleric, said if he emerged as president, he would have a lot on his shoulders to turn things around.
According to him, “the VP is eminently qualified for the position as he prayed that the voters hear his voice.”
He wished Osinbajo well in the pursuit. (Channels TV)
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