Former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has hailed the Oba of Benin, His Highness Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II as “a king among kings.”
Buhari stated this in a statement he released on Saturday to mark the 70th birthday of the monarch.
Buhari noted that Oba Ewuare II “continues as a source of inspiration to the country for his remarkable tenacity in the preservation of the cherished cultural values and traditions of the Benin Kingdom.”
The former president added that “He is the ultimate Oba.”
Buhari urged the media and the recorders of modern history to focus on Oba Ewuare II serving as a champion of good conduct and guardian of the cherished values and traditions of his people.
Source; PM
