Senator representing Edo North senatorial district and
former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has publicly asked for
forgiveness from Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin, for any past
wrongs during his tenure as governor.
The lawmaker spoke during a goodwill message during
Igbinedion’s 90th birthday celebration on Saturday in Benin, the Edo State
capital.
Oshiomhole acknowledged Igbinedion’s support when he was
elected as governor of the state, stating that he wouldn’t have emerged as the
winner of the election without the support.
He continued, “I have always looked for one opportunity to
say to the Esama of the universe that I am sorry for any of the things that I
said knowingly or unknowingly or any of the things that I did that a son should
never have done to a father.
“On your 90th birthday, I ask for your forgiveness, and I
pray that you grant it.
“I want to publicly acknowledge your support for me in 2007
and 2008, without which I might never have become the governor of Edo State.”
The lawmaker is apparently seeking
support for the All Progressives Congress ahead of the September 21
governorship election in the state.
Oshiomhole has been building bridges to ensure that the APC
candidate, Monday Okpebholo is elected next governor of the state.
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