We Are Brothers, Oshiomhole Embraces Obaseki In Public

Former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, on Saturday, exchanged pleasantries with his successor Godwin Obaseki for the first time since the latter’s re-election last year.

The governor and the former chairman of the All Progressives Congress met in Auchi, Edo State, at the Centenary Birthday Thanksgiving of Msgr. Thomas Oleghe and 18th Canonical Erection Anniversary of the Diocese of Auchi held at Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Auchi.

Obaseki, who exchanged greetings with an elbow-bump in compliance with COVID-19 preventive protocols, with his predecessor, said they are both sons of Edo with interest of the state at heart. Oshiomhole described Obaseki as his brother and friend.

Obaseki also said he has no personal grudges against his predecessor but only dislikes his style of politics, a statement from the governor’s office said.

The governor said, “I don’t have anything personal against Oshiomhole. I may not like his politics, but he has not done anything personal against me. We all are interacting with the interest of the country and the development of our community at heart.”

On his part, Oshiomhole, who was a guest at the event, hailed his successor, describing him as ‘his brother and friend.’

Oshiomhole, “Once the governor speaks, the matter ends. The governor knows that pensioners here might not be able to do much, that is why he said every other thing required to complete the hostel of the Catholic School of Nursing and Midwifery in Uzairue, his government will do.”