The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has congratulated the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II on welcoming a bouncing baby boy on Monday.
Recall that on Monday, the Benin palace announced that Queen Iyayota of Benin gave birth to a son; the first child of the traditional monarch since he ascended the throne in 2016.
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Reacting to this development, in a statement, Governor Obaseki welcomed the addition to the Benin Royalty.
Governor Obaseki pointed out that people of Edo rejoice with the Oba and the palace on this joyous occasion.