CONTINUITY IN GOVERNANCE
Earlier, Yari thanked the monarch for the reception and explained that the delegation was at the palace to seek royal blessings and support for the re-election bid of President Tinubu.
The former Zamfara State governor said the Tinubu administration had made progress in the economy, citing changes in GDP growth, inflation, and foreign exchange stability.
Yari said Nigeria’s annual GDP growth had risen from 2.7 percent in 2023 to 3.9 percent, while inflation had declined from 22.9 percent to 15.9 percent.
He added that the administration had stabilised the foreign exchange market and described Tinubu as the right person to lead the country.
Members of the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC),have since returned to Abuja,the Federal Capital Territory.
Also the Deputy governor, Rt Hon Dennis Idahosa who led
Presidential Campaign Council to the Palace thanked the Oba of Benin for his Royal blessings noting that the president deserved a second chance noting that in Nigeria there is equity, fairness and justice and it’s the turn of the South to get a second term after their first term.