Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II on Wednesday stormed the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he pleaded with President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene in the political tussle between the incumbent governor of Edo, Godwin Obaseki and the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole.
The Oba, who doubles as chairman, Edo State Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs, said there was need to broker peace between the warring parties in order not to truncate the peace enjoyed in the state.
Recall that the relationship between Oshiomhole and Obaseki got strained recently over the leadership structure of the state House of Assembly.
“Mr. President, we as traditional rulers are concerned about the crisis between Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and Godwin Obaseki and Edo State House of Assembly.
“If this crisis is not resolved now with immediate effect it may joepardize the progress of the state,” he told the president.
The Benin monarch also sought Buhari’s intervention in the power problem facing the state.
The traditional ruler said the situation of electricity in Edo had worsened over the years, adding: “May I, on behalf of the people of Edo State, use this platform to further appeal to Mr. President to intervene in this pathetic situation.”
The traditional ruler, who listed the Benin-Abuja road as a project that will help Edo indigenes, said he placed a curse on all native doctors that facilitate human trafficking in the state, and the fear of reprisal had yielded positive results.
He also appreciated President Buhari for approving the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) to be held in Edo State, which, according to him, will showcase the rich culture of the people and drive his legacy museum project.
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