Edo group hails royal endorsement of Oshiomhole

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A PAN-Edo group, Edo Peoples Cultural Association (EPCA), yesterdayhailed the  endorsement of Governor Comrade Adams Oshiomhole by traditional rulers from Esanland and the Association of Enigies of South Edo. 
The monarchs from the Edo Central and Edo South had, last weekend, supported  the governor’s second-term bid.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed July 14 for the governorship election in the state.
In a statement by its Chairman, Chief Odigie Obasogie, the Edo cultural group described the support for Oshiomhole as “a consolidation of unity between the Binis, Esan, Etsako and Afemai peoples”.
“Never in the history of Edo State have we seen this kind of closing of ranks. With this new unity, our state is certainly destined for greatness. We are very excited at this historic development,” EPCA said.
The Onogie of Opoji, Zaiki Godfrey Ehidiamen, affirmed the group’s support for the governor to seek a second term to “sustain ongoing massive infrastructural development of our dear state”. 
He said: “He (Oshiomhole) had our support and prayers, even before he asked for it.”
Announcing their endorsement at a meeting with the governor in Benin, the leader of the Enigies of Benin Kingdom,  Dr. Omoregie Akenzua said: “We want to say that we have gone round the state and we quite appreciate the massive development he (Oshiomhole) is carrying out in all the local governments. We want to appreciate you for that and thank you for it. 
‘The Enigies in Benin Kingdom are very happy with your administration and we will like to place on record that all you need from us is telling us that you want our support and prayers. Even before you ask for these things, we will give them to you.
“We do know that this year is a busy year because it is an election year. We want to assure you that day and night we are with you one hundred percent and we will like to reassure you that on your next swearing-in day, we would like to be adequately represented.”
Oshiomhole promised to continue the development of the state with renewed vigour.