The Governor of Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki, appears to have set aside the alleged conflict between him and his predecessor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, when he visited the latter his mother, Hajia Aishetu Oshiomhole in celebration of Eid al Adha. The governor demonstrated the virtues of the season.

During the visit, the governor expressed his delight at the support he received from the Muslim community and reaffirmed his commitment to the transformation of Edo State .

The Otaru of Auchi in response to the governor commended him for his unique leadership and further advised him not to succumb to the forces of darkness preaching division in the State. He encouraged the governor to remain prayerful and continue to work in the interest of the people.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communications, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, while speaking after the visit, congratulated the Muslim community and lauded the governor for his demonstration of exemplary leadership.

In his words,  “The notion that these two men are adversaries is being propagated by morally and financially insolvent people seeking to profit off the challenges they have been working so hard to foment. You cannot blame such people really. Their talents and abilities are severely limited; so, it is in their collective interest to stoke tension and drive division, but I can tell you that they have already failed.

“It is not in their interest for Edo State to peacefully progress; so, they will try to miscategorise this visit. This is what they’ve always done and it’s their stock in trade.

“True leaders understand that they represent the people in whose interests they must serve. This is why His Excellency has always said that the resources of the state are for the people only, and not for a negligible minority and nothing can ever change this”.

Osagie was unequivocal, when asked whether a new proclamation of the State House of Assembly would be issued by the governor in conformity with the directives of the National Assembly,   he said  Edi“I cannot speak on this matter as it is sub-judice. But I think the whole world knows that the Edo State House of Assembly has already been inaugurated. No person or group of persons or institution other than the judiciary can order a state governor to do anything on a matter that is presently before courts of competent jurisdiction. We are a nation of laws and by the special grace of God, we will all be alive to witness the law run its full course.”