Oshiomhole, Obaseki Trade Banters In Reconciliation Meeting

By Ayodele Oluwafemi

Governor Godwin Obaseki, has said that he has met with his predecessor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and that efforts are being made to resolve issues created by those he described as third parties in the state.

Speaking on Monday during an address during a mass at the St. Paul Catholic Church, in Benin City, to mark the 80^th birthday of the first executive governor of Edo State, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, he affirmed that there was no there are no fundamental issues between them.

Responding to the homily at the service, he said: “I thank you very much for the remarkable homily. I listened very attentively and I have taken every word in your remark to heart and very seriously. I want to assure you that we are in pursuit of peace and we will have peace in Edo State.

“We have met – me and my predecessor in office – and fortunately, we do not have any fundamental issues. And because we do not have any fundamental issues, I believe that whatever third parties are trying to propagate I am sure we can talk over it. I assure you that very soon things will return to normalcy in Edo State.” 

He said the state government, in line with the spirit of Nigeria’s national anthem, will not forget the labour of past heroes, which he said, shall never be in vain.

 “Today we are here to celebrate our own Chief Odigie-Oyegun. On behalf of the people and Government of Edo State, I want to congratulate you on your 80th birthday,” Obaseki said.  

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