Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, revealed that a key issue with his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole, was the organization of a state funeral for late Peoples Democratic Party leader Anthony Anenih.
Obaseki shared this during the presentation of the party’s governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, and his running mate, Osarodion Ogie, to the people of Esan North East Local Government Area.
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At the time of Anenih’s burial in December 2018, Obaseki was still a member of the All Progressives Congress, though his relationship with Oshiomhole had become strained.
Addressing party supporters at Okpujie Demonstration Primary School in Uromi, Obaseki noted that the former governor had questioned the decision to hold a state funeral for Anenih.
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He said, “When Chief Tony Anenih died, I gave him a state burial as an APC member, and that is one of the things that caused problems between Oshiomhole and I. He said he was not an elected official, so why did I give him a state burial? I said the man had done more than many governors, so he deserved it.
“Before coming here to campaign, we went to his (Anenih’s) village to pray, and to thank him for what he did for Esanland, Edo State and Nigeria.
“I say Edo must be united as one. And to achieve this, every part of the state must produce the governor. Edo North and South have produced, and it’s time for Esan people to produce the governor. It is left for you to make that happen.
“APC does not love Esan people, as they plan to impeach the candidates after three months, take over the state, and run it the way they like.
“Esan has produced people like the late Anthony Enahoro, the late Tony Anenih, Prof Osaremen Osunbor; and now wants to bring Monday Okpebholo who can’t measure up to these people. It is an insult to Esan people.”
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