Oba Of Benin Laments Failed Attempts To Settle Obaseki, Oshiomhole Rift

The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has expressed frustration his over failed attempts to reconcile Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, and his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole.

Lamenting over how the relationship between Obaseki and Oshiomhole went soar, the Oba who spoke at a peace meeting with political actors at his palace on Wednesday recalled that a good relationship existed between the duo until recently.

Further admitting that he cannot tell what went wrong that led to the fierce fight between the duo, the Oba said that the dispute between the two politicians was already having effects on the state and its people.

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“I was very sad, shocked; what I thought was going to be a smooth ride for everybody, tranquillity in the state, tranquillity in the kingdom, turned to unprecedented conflict.

“I could not believe it that I tried to intervene several times; I even went to the President about their matter,” the Oba said.

Further speaking on the effort he has inputted into trying to reconcile the two political giants, Oba Ewuare II said he went as far as seeking the intervention of President Muhammadu Buhari at some point in the matter.”