The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II; the Royal Court of Benin, members of Royal family and Benin Traditional Council have congratulated the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, saying he must be ready to be a unifier.

Similarly, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Wahab Shittu, felicitated the President-elect, expressing confidence that his emergence would bring positive development to the country.

In a statement on Friday, Ewuare said Tinubu’s victory at the polls was for every Nigerian.

The statement read, “Your victory is victory for all Nigerians with hopes and aspirations for a better Nigeria. Given your antecedents inter alia as one of the foremost nationalist and successes recorded as governor of Lagos State, I am confident that you will excel in the discharge of your onerous mandate that has now been democratically placed on your shoulders by the people of Nigeria.

“Going by your acceptance speech, you have already indicated that you are ready to be a unifier. As you prepare to take up your onerous responsibilities as the president of this great country, we wish you well and once more a hearty congratulation to Your Excellency.”

Also, Shittu said Tinubu’s emergence as the president was a testament to the faith and trust the people had in his leadership abilities.

He added, “The challenges ahead are great, but I am confident that your vision and leadership will help guide the country towards a better future. As you assume office, I pray that you remain steadfast in your commitment to serving the people of Nigeria who have put faith in you with integrity, honesty and transparency.”

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