Edo 2024: Esan Traditional Rulers Visit Oba Of Benin, Tasked To Stay Away From Active Politics

As the governorship elections in Edo state gathers momentum, some Esan traditional rulers from Edo Central led by the Enoge of Uromi, have visited the Oba of Benin, HRM Omo N’Oba Ewuare 11 to woo the monarch on the choice of the candidate irrespective of the political party, for the governorship seat to come to the district, and to also seek support for other candidates from the zone.
Oba of Benin made the statements at the weekend when some Esan traditional rulers visited the Oba in his Palace, Benin City, Edo State.
The Oba also cautioned them not to get involved in active politics, stressing that it could cause devastating effects on “traditional stools” across the state
He appealed to the traditional rulers to stay away from party politics and focus more on their traditional duties.
The Benin monarch explained that though everyone is a political animal by nature, it was not ideal for traditional rulers to take centre stage in politics.
He promised to look into the request brought to him by Esan traditional rulers to support Edo Central candidates for the 2024 guber election, and maintained that, traditional rulers are to uphold the traditional, spiritual and cultural sanctity of their various domains.
Earlier, explaining why they embarked on the visit, the Edo Central traditional rulers led by HRH Anslem Aidenojie, the Onojie of Uromi told the monarch that they were at his palace to seek his support for Edo Central candidates for the 2024 Edo guber election.
The top Esan traditional ruler while thanking the fatherly roles of the monarch stressed that Oba Ewuare’s mark since ascending the throne of his forebears speaks volumes.
Various traditional dance troupes from Esan land, including Igbabolelimi were on ground to entertain the throne and visitors.