28th December, 2021
By Jethro Ibileke
The Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Edo State, Mr. Tony Adun, popularly known as Tony Kabaka, has said that opposition in politics is aimed at putting the ruling party on its toes.
Adun stated this Monday night at the Government House in Benin, where he was invited by the State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, to receive gift items to celebrate the festivities with his family.
Recall that Kabaka and the State Government had been at logger heads over the location of his hotel.
The State Government had demolished the hotel on the ground that it is located on land acquired by the government. A Benin City High Court however recently ordered the State Government to rebuild the hotel.
Kabaka thanked Governor Obaseki for his kind gesture and forgiving spirit, adding that politics is not a do-or-die affair.
He added that criticism from the opposition party was aimed at putting the government on its toes to deliver quality projects to the people of the State.
He said: “Your Excellency, may God bless you for these gifts. I thank you for having mercy on me. I never expected this from you; I am happy with what you have done for me today.
“Politics is a game; the opposition party criticizes the government to enable them work effectively for the people of Edo State and also develop the State.
“Politics is not a do or die affair. I am happy; this will show a good example to others that despite our various political divides, we are still brothers and family.
“The Governor is my brother and this kind gesture of Christmas gift from him shows that politics is not a do or die affair; this move is encouraging, as I am learning from him.”
Earlier, Obaseki who was represented by his Chief Mr. Osaigbovo Iyoha, noted that his government belongs to all Edo people, irrespective of religion, ideological differences or political affiliation.
He added that he is not an enemy but friends with Adun.
“I am governor to all Edo people, irrespective of political affiliation. I welcome Tony Kabaka to Government House.
“In the mood for Christmas and reconciliation, this cow and bags of rice are for you and your family to celebrate Christmas. We are brothers and a family; irrespective of events of the past, we are still friends,” he said.
PHOTO:
Osaigbovo Iyoha (left), with Tony Adun