The Oba of Benin, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, EWUARE the Second have said God ordained Bola Tinubu to be President and called on all Nigerians to support the administration as well as live in peace.

He noted that Tinubu's victory in the 2023 presidential election showed God had ordained him to govern the country.

The Oba of Benin spoke during a courtesy visit to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Lagos House, Marina.

During the visit, Oba Ewuare harped on the need for peaceful coexistence to achieve sustainable development in all areas of the nation’s economy.

He said diversity is good for Nigeria and urged the people to work out their differences and live as a family in peace, unity, and harmony.

The monarch also visited the J.K. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Onikan, where he commended Governor Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to promoting culture and tradition.

On his part, Governor Sanwo-Olu assured that the state would collaborate with the Bini kingdom and continue to be home to everyone, irrespective of ethnic, religious, or political affiliations.