Oba Ewuare II
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has counseled the emergence of Adams Oshiomhole because the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Oshiomhole emerged the nationwide chairman of the APC on the final Saturday National Convention of the party in Abuja, after different contestants withdrew from the race.
In a assertion the Oba’s Chief Press Secretary, Desmond Agbama stated: “I obtained the excellent news with nice pleasure and it's a victory properly deserved, particularly when seen towards the background of his successes and achievements because the National President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC and former governor of Edo State.
“The Benin monarch pray that God and ancestors grant Oshiomhole wisdom, knowledge and good health to steer the leadership of APC well.”