Meanwhile, he Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, oaid his prayers sustained governor Godwin Obaseki for four years as governor of the state.
He stated this in Benin when governor Obaseki led some governors, senators and other top ranking official of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) to his palace on a courtesy call.
He said: “I remembered when I visited governor Obaseki in his office, he asked me to pray for him to be able to complete his tenure in office.
“And I did and today, he has not been impeached despite the ups and downs and I thank my God and my ancestors for answering my prayers.”
According to him, plans were on top gear to call the Edo State Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs to pray for a peaceful election in the state.
“God and his ancestors have been answering my prayers whenever I prayed and the forthcoming governorship election will not be an exception,” he said.
Oba Ewuare II said the Palace was always non partisan, but prayed for the person who has the intention of providing good leadership for the people of the state and create employment “so that the people will be able to put foods on their tables.”
Earlier, the National Chairman of the party, Chief Secondus Uche, told the Benin monarch that they were at the palace to seek his blessings and permission to go on with their campaign in the state.
In his speech, governor Godwin Obaseki told the monarch that he decided to visit the palace to seek his blessings before continuing with his campaign.