Oba of Benin: ' Edo political actors must eradicate the twin evil of political vices of godfatherism and consensus candidacy. The two practices seem antithetical to the very fundamental basis of democracy.'
The statement, signed by Frank Irabor, Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council, said there was no truth in social media speculations that the royal father had prevailed on some governorship aspirants to step down for one of the aspirants in the upcoming shadow poll of a certain political party.The rescheduled primary of the People’s Democratic Party will hold on June 23, a day after that of the All Progressives Congress .
The statement warned against dragging the royal father into politics, insisted that the palace is werry of imposition of candidates.It reads: “HRM has said times without number that the palace of the Oba of Benin does not get involved in partisan politics… “Let everybody take note that the palace is very weary of imposition of candidates, when only certain individuals want, but majority of the people do not want. ‘Ghana must go’ politics should end in the state. Politicians should stop cashing in on the poor masses and exploiting them for their votes.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Edo Guber: Oba of Benin states position, warns against godfatherism - Daily Post NigeriaThe Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba Nedo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Ewuare II, has stated his position on political developments in Edo State. In a statement released on
Read more »
Edo State House of Assembly shut | Premium Times NigeriaThe Edo Assembly will remain closed for two weeks and staff have been directed to stay away.
Read more »
Edo 2020: I have not moved to a new party yet – Obaseki
Read more »
Edo: APC NWC names Uzodinma, six others as election committee members
Read more »
Edo 2020: ‘Acting Chairman’ orders fresh screening for Obaseki, othersThe crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) witnessed a new twist on Wednesday as the National Secretary of the party, Mr Victor Giadom who announced self as ‘acting national chairman’ o…
Read more »