Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State set aside the alleged rift between him and his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole, when he called on the Iyamoh residence of the latter in celebration of Eid al Adha on Monday.
In his special Sallah message to the Muslim community last week, the governor had enjoined all to eschew bitterness and rancour and work for the development of all of Edo State.
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He demonstrated the virtues of the season with his visit to the All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman and his mother, Hajia Aishetu Oshiomhole, in spite of the rumoured differences between both men.
During the visit, Governor Obaseki expressed his delight at the incredible support he received from the Muslim community and reiterated his commitment to the transformation of Edo and empowerment of its people.
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In response, the Otaru of Auchi, Alhaji Aliru Momoh (Ikelebe III), commended the governor for his uncommon leadership and advised him not to succumb to the forces of darkness preaching division in Edo State. He encouraged Obaseki to remain prayerful and continue to strive in the interest of the people.
Speaking after the visit, special adviser to the governor on media and communications, Crusoe Osagie, congratulated the Muslim community and lauded the governor for his demonstration of exemplary leadership. He suggested that the visit would likely unnerve a tiny fraction of the people of the state.
“The notion that these two men are adversaries is being propagated by morally and financially insolvent people seeking to profit off of 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” Mr Osagie said.
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“It is not in their interests for Edo State to peacefully progress, so they will try to ‘mis-categorise’ 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,” he added.
