The former President of the Nigerian Bar Association and 2024 governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Edo state, Olumide Akpata has reacted after he attended the midyear thanksgiving service of the revered traditional monarch of Benin kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Omo N'Oba N'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, CFR ahead of the forthcoming Edo governorship election.
(Photo Credit - Olumide Akpata Verified Facebook Page)
The three leading candidates ahead of the Edo state gubernatorial election are Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party, Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress and Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Olumide Akpata stated on his verified Facebook page; "Today, I had the distinct honour of attending the midyear Thanksgiving service of our revered monarch, His Royal Majesty, Omo N'Oba N'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, CFR, the Oba of Benin. The service, held at the historic Holy Aruosa Cathedral in Benin City, was a profound celebration of our rich cultural heritage and spiritual traditions."
He added; "The service was a beautiful display of unity, bringing together people from all walks of life. As we joined in celebration and gratitude, it reaffirmed the enduring strength of our shared heritage and the blessings that continue to grace our land. Oba ghato o kpere! Ise!!!"
(Photo Credit - Olumide Akpata Verified Facebook Page)
The recent statement by the former President of the Nigerian Bar Association and 2024 governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Edo state, Olumide Akpata on his verified Facebook page has generated a lot of reactions from his fans and numerous followers on the social media platform.