VP Shettima Solicits Support, Royal Blessings For Okpebholo

Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima on Saturday rallied support for governorship Candidate of All Progressives Congress Senator Monday Okpebholo in September 21st elections in the State.
Senator Kashim assured that with the support of traditional institution in the State led by Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin and collective will of the people, victory assure.
The Vice President made the remarks when he led the APC National Campaign Council to the Oba on Saturday in Benin City where he solicited for Royal blessings of the Oba.
He thanked Oba Ewuare’s II “skillful balancing of tradition with modernity by ensuring that the values and customs of Benin people are preserved.” He extended the best wishes of President Bola Tinubu to the traditional ruler.
The Vice President said, “We seek your blessings and counsel. Our party’s Candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo is searching for progress and development of this great State.
“With your support, and the collective will of Edo people, we can usher in an era of unprecedented growth and prosperity for the State,” he said ahead of the mega rally of the party in the State.
Responding, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, welcomed the Vice President and wished the delegation accompanied by APC-led Governors, some members of the National Assembly led by the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio and National leaders of the APC led by the Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, well.