The lawmaker representing Ovia Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Dennis Idahosa, has begged Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and Governor Godwin Obaseki to resolve their differences for peace to return to the All Progressives Congress in Edo State.
Idahosa said the crisis has created a huge gulf among APC faithfuls in the state and constitute a threat to the development of the state.
Idahosa, who spoke in a chat with newsmen in Benin City, noting it was only in an atmosphere of peace that the progress and development of the state could be achieved.
He appealed to all lovers of Edo and its development to ensure that the crisis is put to an end and urged those feasting from the crisis to see that the people are at the receiving end of it.
His words: “Step taken by the Edo traditional rulers, led by the Oba of Benin is what we should all be emulating; to work to see to the end of it rather than fueling it or taking sides.
“I am quite aware that there must be disagreement for a better understanding to take place but not to degenerate to name calling on the pages of newspapers and social media platforms.
“Like one big family that we were, that we are still and will continue to be, we, irrespective of the position we have taken on this matter, that all the contending issues are settled amicably, most especially if we are genuinely concerned about the development of the state.
“I daresay that Governor Godwin Obaseki needs a friendly environment to continue with his developmental strides in the state, just as our National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole needs one to continue to superintend over the affairs of our great party across the nation.”