The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said his declaration of state burial for the late Chief Tony Anenih, a top chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is the unforgivable sin he committed against former Governor Adams Oshiomhole.
Obaseki had declared state burial for Anenih during his first term in office under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The governor, who disclosed this at the ongoing PDP campaign rally held at Uromi in Esan North East Local Government Area, said Oshomhole had since refused to forgive him.
“When Chief Anenih died, I was not in PDP, but I declared a state burial for him because of his contributions to our dear state and Nigeria. This was one of the things that created issues between me and Oshiomole who never wanted it,” he said.
He explained that Oshiomhole considered it an unforgivable sin which he could not overlook, adding that he had to do what was good.
“And that is why I am here today. For Edo to be one and united, I have to support Esan man for governor. And not just Esan man but a capable, competent, intellectually sound with good track record in the person of Asue Ighodalo.
“The PDP candidate is more experienced and competent to take Edo to the next level and so I urge you all to come out en-masse and elect him as the next governor by voting for the PDP,” Obaseki stated.
On his part, Ighodalo promised to complete all ongoing projects in Esanland and create more.
“Edo will be self sufficient under my administration and become a state other states will come to. With us Edo will not suffer poverty.
“Let us support the good work to continue. Obaseki has done well and we will build on the foundation,” he added.
