Edo Election: Prince Emiko Congratulates Okpebholo

A chieftain of the Delta State All Progressives Congress (APC) and prominent Prince of the Warri Kingdom, Prince Yemi Emiko, has welcomed the emergence of Senator Monday Okpebholo as the governor-elect of Edo State.

Prince Emiko, while congratulating the governor-elect on his resounding victory in the September 21 gubernatorial election, urge him to be mindful of the mistakes by the outgoing governor, Godwin Obaseki, which should be a lesson to all never to allow their ego and blind ambition to overcloud their sense of reason.

Emiko, who was APC’s senatorial candidate for Delta South in the 2015 elections, in a statement he personally signed, further cautioned, saying, “Be mindful of mistakes by the outgoing governor, Godwin Obaseki, who became too big for his shoes after leaders like His Excellency, Senator Adams Oshiomole, had braved all odds to fight and install him as governor. You must take heed, lest your story become that of another Judas Iscariot.

“The PDP candidate, Asue Ighodalo’s massive loss, has direct correlation with Obaseki’s waning popularity, arising from his many battles with almost everybody, including his deputy, Philip Shaibu, all of whom were waiting in the wings to exert their pound of flesh. This should be a lesson to all young men never to allow their ego and blind ambition to overcloud their sense of reason”, he warned.

The APC chieftain further affirmed that Okpebholo’s victory was “An attestation to Oshiomole’s continued leadership qualities, strong vision and a rugged, weather-beaten mastery of the slippery terrain of Edo politics.

“I call on the leaders and all members of the party in Edo to join hands with the in-coming governor to re-imagine the vision of a new, vibrant and progressive state, in line with the dreams of the founding fathers, and it’s highly respected traditional rulers”, he intoned.