Why I fell apart with Oshiomhole – Obaseki
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said that one of the problems his administration has with the former governor of the state, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, was that he (Obaseki) organised a state burial for the Peoples Democratic Party leader, Chief Tony Anenih.
Obaseki disclosed this while presenting the party’s candidates Asue Ighodalo and his running mate, Osarodion Ogie to the people of Esan North East local government area of Edo State.
As of the time of the burial, Obaseki was still with the APC, though his relationship with Oshiomhole was strained as both had fallen out over party and governance issues.
Speaking to party supporters at Okpujie Demonstration Primary School, Uromi, Obaseki said the former governor questioned the rationale behind his organising a state burial for the deceased.
He said, “When Chief Tony Anenih died, I gave him a state burial as an APC member and this is one of the thing that caused problem between Oshiomhole and I. He (Oshiomhole) said since he (Anenih) was not an elected official, why would I give him a state burial? I said the man had done more than many governors. So, he deserved it.
“Before coming here to campaign, we went to his (Anenih’s) village to pray and to thank him for what he did for the Esan land, Edo State and Nigeria.
“I say Edo must be united, and to achieve this, every parts of Edo State must produce a governor. Edo North and South have produced and it’s time for Esan people to produce the governor. It is left for you to deliver him.
The governor charged the people to embark on a massive campaign after the rally to mobilise and get more voters in readiness for the September 21 governorship election in the state.
Speaking, Ighodalo said Uromi is the strong hold of PDP and capital of Esan land, noting that stronger politicians have emerged from Uromi.
“Obaseki has done so much for Edo people in terms of road, hospital, healthcare, sports. Those he couldn’t finish we will complete them. APC policies have continued to remove money from our pocket and increase our suffering and hardship, but we are coming to bring better life for Edo people.”
Former chairman of Esan North East local government area, John Yakubu, said the council area had verified over 4,000 canvassers who carried the party messages of prospects and growth to the people.
