The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Saturday, told the People’s Democratic Party presidential candidate, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, that God will choose the next president of Nigeria.

The monarch said this when he received Atiku and his team at his palace.

The monarch wished Atiku well in his bid to lead the country and charged him to fulfill his campaign promises if he given the mandate to lead.

“Your Excellency, we have been following your statements and assurances, we pray to God Almighty and our ancestors that you have good health, wisdom to bring it to fruition, should you be the chosen one to lead this country.

“We have you in our prayers, no doubt, we will keep on praying to God Almighty to select who will lead this country. I do not see reasons why we should doubt anyone of you,” Oba Ewuare II added.

Earlier, Atiku described the Oba of Benin as one of the foremost fathers who has a lot to contribute to the smooth transition of the next democratic government.

“You preside over a very ancient and historical kingdom. There is no way we can come to Edo State without paying a courtesy call. Therefore, let me thank you on behalf of members in this delegation for granting us audience and we also seek your prayers for peaceful transition in our Country, unity, peace and prosperity,” Atiku said.(Daily Trust)