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Buhari Hails Oba of Benin On 70th Birthday 

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has praised Oba of Benin, His Highness Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, who described him as “a king among kings” as the Oba marks his 70th birthday and the seventh year on the throne. 

Buhari, in a release issued on Saturday by his Media Adviser, Mallam Garba Shehu, said 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. 

According to the ex-President, Oba of Benin

 “is the ultimate Oba,”  while urging the media and the recorders of modern history to focus on Oba Ewuare II, serving as champion of good conduct and guardian of the cherished values and traditions of his people. 

“Long Live the Oba, Long Live The Federal Republic of Nigeria,” Buhari concluded. 

Deji Elumoye in Abuja 

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