The 2027 presidential race has received a major royal endorsement from the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II.
The monarch backed President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid while calling for cooperation across political lines.
Speaking at the Benin Palace, Oba Ewuare II stressed that the Benin throne remained non-partisan.
He spoke when Abdulaziz Yari led members of the APC Presidential Campaign Council to the palace.
The delegation visited to seek royal blessings, prayers and support for Tinubu’s re-election.
The monarch said changing a government simply for the sake of change was unnecessary.
“The Benin throne is not partisan. There is no point for change for the sake of change. That is not to say that I belong to one party or the other.
“Is there anybody who is as perfect as I am talking now? Nobody. I love and like peace and tranquillity. I am American and British trained as a diplomat, and I say it the way it is,” he said.
Oba Ewuare II also urged opposition parties to support the government when possible.
He said democracy naturally includes opposition, but cooperation remains important for national progress.
“In democracy there must be opposition when a party comes to power. I don’t see why an opposition party can’t support the ruling party,” he said.
The monarch’s comments have placed the Oba Ewuare II Tinubu endorsement among notable political developments ahead of 2027.
Yari said Tinubu’s government had recorded progress in economic growth, inflation and foreign exchange stability.
He described Tinubu as the right person to continue leading Nigeria.
Edo Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa also expressed support for Tinubu’s second term.
He said the people of Edo State would support the president during the 2027 election.
