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…says Edo should not be turned into a war zone over guber ambition
By Emman Ovuakporie
Disturbed by the unruly behavior in front of Oba of Benin palace when Governor Godwin Obaseki and other Peoples Democratic Party, PDP stalwarts visited the Oba, the Benin Traditional Council on Wednesday condemned the action of the alleged sponsored political thugs.
In a statement entitled: ‘Appeal For Peace In Edo State’, issued and signed by the council’s Secretary, Frank Traber stated that ” the His Royal Majesty is committed to peace and tranquility in the state.
See full statement below:
The Benin Traditional Council observed with dismay the unruly behaviour of some youths outside the gate of the Palace on Saturday, 25 July, 2020, when His Excellency. Governor Godwin Obaseki and some other PDP Governors visited His Royal Majesty, the Oba of Benin.
The Benin Traditional Council wishes to state that His Royal Majesty, the Oba of Benin warmly welcomed the august visitors, led by His Excellency, Godwin Obaseki, Governor of Edo State. The meeting was cordial. During the meeting. His Royal Majesty recalled the warm reception accorded him by Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State when the Omo Oba paid a “Thank You’ visit to those states. The courtesy visit of the esteemed august visitors to the Omo Oba ended very well.
We were therefore surprised to hear later that there was an incident outside the Palace, directly in front of Oredo Local Government Secretariat. His Royal Majesty condemns this unruly behaviour that occurred in front of the Palace.
We wish to reiterate and emphasize once more that the Benin Throne is not partisan. The Benin Traditional Council uses this medium to advise all political party members not to turn Edo State into a war zone because of gubernatorial ambition.
His Royal Majesty is committed to peace and tranquility in the state and, peaceful up coming gubernatorial election.
The Palace enjoin all well-meaning indigenes of Edo State to join His Royal Majesty in continuous prayers for peace and tranquility in Edo State and peaceful up-coming gubernatorial election.
Long live Edo State.
Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Oba ghato kpere, Ise.
BENIN TRADITIONAL COUNCIL
Frank Traber, Secretary Benin Traditional Council.