We'll continue to pursue peace even in face of provocation - Obaseki

L-R: Edo State Deputy Governor and running mate, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu; Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming gubernatorial election and Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, and the Egiegbai of Ekperi Kingdom, His Royal Highness Deke Kanoba, during the governor’s courtesy visit to the traditional ruler in Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State, to seek his support.


The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has declared his administration's commitment to ensure peace in the state despite the politically charged atmosphere.


Obaseki gave the assurance when he visited the Egiegbai II of Ekperi Kingdom, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Deke Kanoba, in Etsako Central Local Government Area of the state, to seek for the monarch's prayers and support ahead of the September 19, 2020 gubernatorial election.


According to him, “I will continue to do everything within my powers even in the face of provocation from opposition to ensure that our dear state is peaceful.


Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming gubernatorial election and Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki (middle); former PDP governorship aspirant, Kenneth Imasuagbon (left), and the party’s Edo North Campaign Coordinator, Pascal Ogbomeh (right), during Governor Obaseki’s reelection campaign in Ward 6, Ekperi, Etsako Central Local 
Government Area, Edo State.



“No business can thrive in a state where there is no peace. As a government, we are determined to explore all means possible to grow our economy.


“I understand that there is also no place or business that can boom without constant electricity. We need electricity for our businesses such as fish farm which is a major source of income for the people of Ekperi.


“It's our interest to construct roads and other infrastructures for our people. We have had some challenges with the management of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC).

Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, addressing supporters at a campaign rally for his reelection in Ward 6, Ekperi, Etsako Central Local Government Area, Edo State.




“But as a government, I want to assure you that we are very concerned about providing constant electricity supply to our people,” he added.


In his remarks, the Egiegbai II of Ekperi Kingdom, said that his Palace does not get involved in partisan politics, adding that his interest is in good governance.


The monarch called for peaceful rallies among political parties, urging security agencies to ensure a peaceful electioneering process.


The traditional ruler, however called on Obaseki to look into the activities of the BEDC in his area, hailing the governor for the construction of Ogbago and Osomhegbe Community roads.



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