The Oba made this appeal in a statement signed by  his  Chief Press Secretary, Mr Desmond Agbama on Thursday  and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin.

He said the Nigeria’s leaders needed good health, knowledge and wisdom to be able to rule well.

“Muslims should also pray for the leaders to have understanding and the political will to lead the country on the path of progress, fairness, equity and justice,” the monarch said.

The statement added that the royal father wished the Muslim faithful a successful celebration.