- Oshiomhole apologised to Igbinedion for the negative and unpleasant things he did and said to hime while he (Oshiomhole) was the governor of the State.
Senator representing Edo North senatorial district, Adams Oshiomhole, has publicly beseeched Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin, for forgiveness over past wrongdoings.
Oshiomhole apologised to Igbinedion for the negative and unpleasant things he did and said to him while he (Oshiomhole) was the governor of the State.
The lawmaker tendered his apology during a goodwill message on 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 and mending broken relationships to ensure that the APC candidate, Monday Okpebholo is elected next governor of the state.