The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has stated that the Benin Crown remains non-partisan ahead of Saturday’s presidential election and National Assembly elections.
He cautioned youths against being used as thugs by politicians to disrupt the electoral process.
The Benin monarch called on all eligible voters in the state to come out en mass and vote for candidates of their choice at the polls.
He charged the masses not to be discouraged by the Feb. 16 Presidential and National Assembly elections postponement.
The royal father further advised the electorate to vote wisely and not allow any primordial sentiments to becloud their sense of judgment.
He called on the security agencies to be neutral while providing security during the elections and to refrain from intimidation and harassment of voters.
“At this critical moment in the nation’s political journey, INEC must prove itself as an unbiased electoral umpire in the conduct of the 2019 general elections.
“The Benin Crown remains non-partisan hence a level playing ground was provided for all politicians to campaign and canvass for vote irrespective of political parties,’’ he said.
Oba Ewuare II, however, prayed to God and the ancestors for a peaceful, free and fair 2019 general elections.
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