Former President Muhammadu Buhari has described the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II as ‘the ultimate Oba” as the Oba marks his 70th birthday and the seventh year on the throne.
The former President said this in a statement issued by his spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu in Abuja on Saturday.
Buhari said Oba Ewuare II “continues as a source of inspiration to the country for his remarkable tenacity in the preservation of the cherished cultural values and traditions of the Benin Kingdom.”
“He is the ultimate Oba,” said the former President, urging “the media and the recorders of modern history to focus on Oba Ewuare II, serving as champion of good conduct and guardian of the cherished values and traditions of his people.
“Long Live the Oba, Long Live The Federal Republic of Nigeria,” Muhammadu Buhari concluded.
