Edo royal fathers blast APC defectors
• Say: ‘We won’t return to dark days’
Royal fathers in Edo South Senatorial District have taken a swipe at Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu for decamping from the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying his motives are selfish and he is singing the same old song.
The Enigie, numbering over 60, who paid a courtesy visit to Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole at the government house to register their absolute confidence in his administration, expressed happiness over the development strides being witnessed in the state, especially in Edo South.
Chairman of the Enigie, HRH Edomwonyi Iduozee Ogiegbaen, Enogie of Egbaen-Siluko and five other royal fathers spoke on behalf of others.
According to HRH Osazuwa Idurase, Enogie of Eyaen, the reasons given by Ize-Iyamu for defection are selfish and not in the interest of the people of the state.
He said: “The defectors said they defected because the governor did not supervise the conduct of party congresses in a democratic manner. So we are glad that was the only thing they said. They did not say it was because of bad governance or because of the bad thing you did to the Benin people.
“It is pathetic and shameful because that was the same reason they gave when they left the PDP just a few years ago. They said the powers-that-be in the party deregistered them and did not conduct the party congresses in a true democratic process. They are singing the same old song.
“Those who left the APC, for instance, we hear left because they believe their chances of running for governorship is being frustrated. We hear they have been offered the deputy governorship position provided they are able to destabilize the party they are coming from.
“If the highest price they will get for leaving the party is an offer of the opportunity to be a running mate to a governorship candidate from another senatorial area, we do not see their logic or the wisdom. In any case, the Lord knows who will be there in 2016.”
In an address read by the public relations officer of the Enigies, HRH. Professor Aduwa Ogiegban, (the Enogie of Ogbeson), the royal fathers said: “Everybody that is here today is representing a community. Every one of us is authentic and nobody is fake. We have watched over the years as you provide development across the nooks and crannies of the state; from Edo South to Edo North. But we are from Edo South and we will be concerned with that in this visit. You are about six years in office now and we have seen the changes that have taken place in Edo South. We appreciate you because you are a God-sent.
“Prior to your coming as governor, we know what our senatorial district looked like; it was shoddy and dirty; there were no good roads, no potable water and health facilities were in shambles.”
He spoke further: “We are here to appreciate you for the development you brought to Edo State and Edo South in particular. Some people said that your government is a one-man show, we know better than that and if by one man’s show, they mean the government of Oshiomhole for the generality of all, and not for the few, so be it. If that is what modern democracy looks like, we will take it.”
Responding, Governor Oshiomhole thanked the Enigies for their show of solidarity. He said: “I have made this point everywhere, even within our own household, that for the rest of my life, I will always remain indebted to the great people of the great Benin Kingdom. Beginning with his Royal Majesty, the Omo Nobanedo, Ukuakpolokpolo, the Oba of Benin to all of you Enigies, you have shown me uncommon love and encouragement over the years. I thank you so much for your consistent support.”
The Enigie, numbering over 60, who paid a courtesy visit to Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole at the government house to register their absolute confidence in his administration, expressed happiness over the development strides being witnessed in the state, especially in Edo South.
Chairman of the Enigie, HRH Edomwonyi Iduozee Ogiegbaen, Enogie of Egbaen-Siluko and five other royal fathers spoke on behalf of others.
According to HRH Osazuwa Idurase, Enogie of Eyaen, the reasons given by Ize-Iyamu for defection are selfish and not in the interest of the people of the state.
He said: “The defectors said they defected because the governor did not supervise the conduct of party congresses in a democratic manner. So we are glad that was the only thing they said. They did not say it was because of bad governance or because of the bad thing you did to the Benin people.
“It is pathetic and shameful because that was the same reason they gave when they left the PDP just a few years ago. They said the powers-that-be in the party deregistered them and did not conduct the party congresses in a true democratic process. They are singing the same old song.
“Those who left the APC, for instance, we hear left because they believe their chances of running for governorship is being frustrated. We hear they have been offered the deputy governorship position provided they are able to destabilize the party they are coming from.
“If the highest price they will get for leaving the party is an offer of the opportunity to be a running mate to a governorship candidate from another senatorial area, we do not see their logic or the wisdom. In any case, the Lord knows who will be there in 2016.”
In an address read by the public relations officer of the Enigies, HRH. Professor Aduwa Ogiegban, (the Enogie of Ogbeson), the royal fathers said: “Everybody that is here today is representing a community. Every one of us is authentic and nobody is fake. We have watched over the years as you provide development across the nooks and crannies of the state; from Edo South to Edo North. But we are from Edo South and we will be concerned with that in this visit. You are about six years in office now and we have seen the changes that have taken place in Edo South. We appreciate you because you are a God-sent.
“Prior to your coming as governor, we know what our senatorial district looked like; it was shoddy and dirty; there were no good roads, no potable water and health facilities were in shambles.”
He spoke further: “We are here to appreciate you for the development you brought to Edo State and Edo South in particular. Some people said that your government is a one-man show, we know better than that and if by one man’s show, they mean the government of Oshiomhole for the generality of all, and not for the few, so be it. If that is what modern democracy looks like, we will take it.”
Responding, Governor Oshiomhole thanked the Enigies for their show of solidarity. He said: “I have made this point everywhere, even within our own household, that for the rest of my life, I will always remain indebted to the great people of the great Benin Kingdom. Beginning with his Royal Majesty, the Omo Nobanedo, Ukuakpolokpolo, the Oba of Benin to all of you Enigies, you have shown me uncommon love and encouragement over the years. I thank you so much for your consistent support.”
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