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National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Rev Dr. Felix Omobude, has urged Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole to end their political differences in order to engender peace and development of the state.
He made the call at the weekend in Benin City, insisting that members of the political class and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State should toe the path of peace to settle their differences.
Omobude, who expressed concerns over the ongoing political crisis rocking the APC in the state, said it was worrisome for the APC leaders to engage in an endless political battle, noting that power belongs to God and that all those seeking political positions should do so with the fear of God.
In a statement issued by his Media Aide, Deacon Ralph Okhiria, he said Edo State was well known for its peaceful nature and urged the political class not to do anything that threatens the peace of the state.
“Politicians should always learn to place the interest of the people and the state above their political goals because power belongs to God and He alone gives it to whomsoever He wishes.
“It is painful that Oshiomhole and Governor Obaseki, are illustrious sons of the state who have contributed immensely to the development of Edo State. And it is a pity that they both know the right thing to do, but unfortunately, they decided to do otherwise. They should learn to forgive each other and tell their followers to accommodate one another.
“They should be told that Edo State belongs to all of us and that the people need peace to be able to support and vote for them during elections. As the governorship election draws near, all hands must be on deck to ensure a peaceful election, he noted.
Speaking on the National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged Edo 2020, holding in the state from March 22 to April 2, 2020, Omobude congratulated the state government for preparations towards the success of the sporting events.
He called on Edo people to be prepared to be good hosts by giving the visiting sports men and women reasons to be happy throughout the sports fiesta.
