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“So Oba of Benin is Obidient too?” – Reactions after Peter Obi visit to Edo state

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1 year ago

2022/11/13

Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, asked Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi on Friday if he would remain clean if elected in 2023.?
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The revered monarch, who told Obi that his reputation preceded him, admitted that the presidency was not without temptations.?
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According to NAN, Oba Ewuare spoke when he received Obi and his running mate, Yusuf Baba-Ahmed, in his palace.?
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Despite the fact that it is widely assumed that Obi was only popular on social media, the king stated that his findings demonstrated that his support was widespread.?
The traditional ruler went on to say that the Benin throne had been apolitical since time immemorial and would continue to be so.?
?Obi told supporters at the Baptist Convention Ground that he was ready to rebuild the country.?
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According to the former Anambra governor, if he is elected President, Nigerians will no longer go to bed hungry.?
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“It’s all about you” (the youths). We will retake this country with your help.?
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“We will put a stop to people looting the nation’s treasury.” “The Labour Party will put an end to nepotism,” he promised.?

Everyone has a choice. Oba of Benin has chosen wisely. I hope when Oba of Lagos declare his support for Asiwaju there won't be uproar?.
— A Letter From JAGABAN (@johnnysleek) November 12, 2022

Oba of Benin carried out a political research. He asked three persons: a 12-year old, a middle-aged man and an elder person, "DO YOU KNOW PETER OBI?"

Watch the result!pic.twitter.com/P1AULxJNgt
— Spotlight on #PeterObi2023 #Obidatti023 (@Spotlight_Abby) November 12, 2022

So Oba of Benin is Obidient too? ????

The Gods of Edo people; Thank you ???

We are greatful
— J a c k ?? (@Jack_ng01) November 12, 2022

The Labour Party Presidential Candidate, HE @PeterObi, with his lovely wife, HE Margaret Obi, Labour Party Vice Presidential Candidate, Dr Yusuf Baba-Ahmed, and Labour Party chieftains at the Palace of the Oba of Benin to pay a courtesy call on HRM Ewuare II this evening. pic.twitter.com/2lQEiUt78A
— Valentine Ozigbo (@valentineozigbo) November 11, 2022

“Peter Obi. . . Obidient. (chuckles).. I have asked people, from little children to old men with grey hairs about Peter Obi; and all they say are good things. The buzz in the Palace before your arrival.. Hmm.. I wonder why people say it’s only on social media.”
~ Oba of Benin
— C????????N (@efe_nosa14) November 12, 2022

Oba of Benin confirmed that different ages groups have heard about the Obidient’s movement …even a child between the ages of 12 to 14 are Obidient’s ?? pic.twitter.com/M7U5onzcaT
— Naomi LP2023 (@VeronicaaNaomi) November 12, 2022

Do you know how symbolic it is for the Oba of Benin to give you a royal drink in his Palace? Both the spiritual and physical realms have approved Peter Obi https://t.co/iZPZTt8zvM
— ceonigeria (@ceonigeria_) November 11, 2022

I Dey read the Oba of Benin is Obidient… ??

Yea… we get it, Peter Obi is who he thinks he is but the Oba of Benin isn’t a fiddle to be played anyhow… he can’t be identified as anything but who he is… the God king… The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II.

Oba gha toh kpere! Ise!
— Alhaja Ego Oyinbo??? (@zexzy_intrepid) November 12, 2022

The humility of Oba of Benin is to be learned, Mr Peter Obi knelt down while greeting, and the Oba addressed him as your excellency sir.
— MrDimple ? (@Olutwitchy20) November 13, 2022

Haha Oba of benin is shocked at the OBIdient movement ??? he even spoke about the social media thing by that khaki man.

Keep talking to people guys about obi??
We need 90% of the votes in 2023.

Keyamo rufai oseni #dollar wathoni uncle aliko CBN governor #peterObiforpresident pic.twitter.com/RcRads9Arg
— Nigeria Spartan (Nightmare Ndí PDAPC) (@multimeverse) November 12, 2022

Las Las, after what Oba of Benin said about H.E Peter Obi and the Obidient movement, I’m pretty sure Oshiomole, Obaseki, APC and PDP members are jittering now.
No peace for the wicked.#PeterObiInBenin #PeterObiForPresident is a tsunami
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— Ocular Priest (@Dr_chazduke) November 11, 2022