In what appears to be a deep crack in the ranks of the Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State, a former governor of the state and a gubernatorial aspirant in the PDP primaries held penultimate weekend, Prof. Oserienmen Osunbor, has thrown his support behind the candidature of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole of the Action Congress of Nigeria for this year’s gubernatorial election in the state.
Osunbor, who lost the controversial primaries of the PDP, hosted Oshiomhole at his country home in Iruekpen today alongside his teeming supporters.
According to Osunbor, the maiden visit of the governor and his entourage to his home was historic and symbolic, noting: “If we have a governor who is developing the state, why should we complain?
“The reason I am in politics is to touch the people.
“My interest is service to the people and our people love you because that is what you are doing.
“The governor has given me the opportunity by assuring me that those projects, which I could not complete while I was in office, will be completed.
“I am aware that you have said so many good things about me and I recall a publication in the Vanguard newspaper where you were quoted as saying that Osunbor is a good man but he is in the company of criminals.
“Our people love you as you can see them coming to welcome you.
“We have a good relationship but politics has kept us at a distance. But I know that we have no personal differences.
“I hope that this relationship will be sustained and nurtured as from now on and may God give you the wisdom to complete all the projects you have started.”
Oshiomhole, who was given a warm reception, said he was in Iruekpen to inspect the water project executed by the state government in the area.
“Politics aside, you are a complete gentleman. I have always insisted that we are both united with a sheer commitment that this state must be developed,” Oshiomhole said.
Oshiomhole and Osunbor had a closed doors meeting, which lasted for about 40 minutes.