Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has described Gabriel Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin Kingdom, as an enigma and icon worthy of emulation by the younger generation.
Speaking at a special thanksgiving service to celebrate the 86th birthday of the Esama of Benin at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church in Benin City, Obaseki said his government, party and supporters will continue to embrace peace ahead of the September 19, 2020 gubernatorial election in the state.
“We thank God for your life and what you have been to us in Edo State and Nigeria at large. Thank God for the value you have continued to represent over the decades,” he said.
“As a government we will continue to preach peace and harmony. We will continue to follow your footsteps of hard work, love and industriousness.”
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Earlier in his homily, Augustine Akubueze, bishop of Benin archdiocese and president of Catholic Bishop Conference of Nigeria, urged the electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remain unbiased and ensure the conduct of a free, fair and credible election in the state.
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