Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, CFR, has called on Nigeria Governors to support President Bola Tinubu by projecting peace and unity across the federation, irrespective of their political, religious and ethnic inclinations.

Oba Ewuare II made the call when he received Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC in his Palace over the weekend in Benin City, Edo State.

The first Class traditional ruler stated that President Bola Tinubu is doing a wonderful work in trying to get the Country together despite being widely criticised in the saddle of leadership like his counterparts abroad.

“And above all, I want you to extend my warm regards to the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for the wonderful work, in trying to get the Country together as hard as everybody is saying it’s.

“Everybody knows that there is nobody that has been at the Presidential Villa, sitting on that sit that has not been seriously criticised for one thing or the other.

“Even in America and other developed Countries, their Presidents are being bombarded by opposition — left, right and centre. So, we should hold our own and do our best”, he said.

The royal father also implored Nigerian Governors to continue to support Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo who he showered praises for according traditional the institution in the State it’s deserved respect and recognition.

Addressing the Benin throne, Chairman of Progressive Governors’ Forum, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, solicited prayers and assured Oba Ewuare that Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo will fulfill his campaign promises to Edo people, including poverty reduction, and improved infrastructure across various sectors of the State.

The Governors were accompanied by some Senators elected on APC platform and two cabinet members of President Tinubu were present during the visit.