Gov Adams Oshiomhole of Edo has advised former Governor of the Defunct Bendel State, Dr Samuel Ogbemudia, to retire from active politics and remain a statesman.
Oshiomhole gave the advice at an event to mark the 83rd birthday anniversary of Ogbemudia on Saturday in Benin.
The
governor said Ogbemudia at 83 deserved a rest as his legacies as former
civilian and military governors were enough reference points.
According
to Oshiomhole, there is nothing more for Ogbemudia, than be our father
and continue to pray for the success of those governing the state.
He
noted that the celebrator’s contributions to the development of the
state in particular and the country in general had remained immeasurable
as he ruled the people with passion.
Describing
Ogbemudia as the founder of modern Bendel, Oshiomhole said that the
collective resources of the state were doggedly managed during his
tenure as head of affairs in the then mid western state.
He called for contributions from the elder statesman to enable government function well and succeed.
The governor urged him to rise beyond petty politics and contribute to the development of the state and country in general.
Oshiomhhole, who commended the Delta Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa
for his presence at the event, said that Okowa's presence was
significant, adding that irrespective of party affiliation both Edo and
Delta remain united.
The News Agency of Nigeria
(NAN) reports that Dr Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta delivered a public lecture
at the event with the theme: ‘Towards Sustainable Democracy, What is a
political Party?’
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