365news gathered that Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, challenged Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate, on Friday if he would maintain his sobriety if elected in 2023.
The renowned ruler noted there were temptations in the presidency and informed Obi that his reputation came before him.
According to NAN, Oba Ewuare spoke after receiving Obi and Yusuf Baba-Ahmed, his running mate, in his palace.
The king said his research proved the support was widespread, noting that it is widely held that Obi was only well-liked on social media.
The traditional monarch also stated that the Benin throne has been politically neutral since the beginning of time and would continue to be so.
Obi announced to his followers at the Baptist Convention Ground that he was prepared to reconstruct the nation.
If elected President, the former governor of Anambra claimed Nigerians would no longer go to bed hungry.
“It’s about you (the youths). With you, we will take back this country.
“We will stop people from looting the nation’s treasury. Labour Party will stop nepotism”, he promised.
