President

Buhari left Abuja today, September 6, 2016, to attend the rally in preparation for the September 10 governorship elections in the state.

The rally will expectedly hold at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, the State capital.

Buhari will also pay a visit to the Crown Prince of Benin Kingdom, Eheneden Erediauwa, during his stay.

APC governorship candidate, Godwin Obaseki will go head to head with Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on September 10.

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The state is currently being governed by Adams Oshiomhole, an APC member.