Edo deputy governor dispels rumours of rifts with Okpebholo

By Jethro Ibileke

The Deputy Governor of Edo, Mr Dennis Idahosa, has dispelled rumors of rift between him and the Governor of the State, Senator Monday Okpebholo.

Idahosa who noted that mischief makers were behind the rumours, described it as unfounded while asseting that the relationship between him and his principal remained most cordial, like an elder-younger brother relationship.

Idahosa in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Friday Aghedo, said the Senator Okpebholo-led administration was keen on delivering good governance and implementing laudable policies that would uplift the standard of living of Edo citizens and residents.

“First, let me dispel a rumour making the round that there is a rift between me and my principal, Governor Monday Okpehbolo. This is far from the truth.

“Mischief makers are behind the rumour, as the relationship between me and my principal remained most cordial, like an elder-younger brother relationship. I also appreciate my principal, having found me worthy to be his deputy.

“Let me also appreciate this parliament. I am also a member of this parliament.

“It is such a great honour to have the calibre of men, most especially from Ovia, to pay this courtesy visit. I am very much aware that you are doing so much to support this government.

“We would be needing your supports and prayers, and we also know that majority of you are professionals. When we need your contributions, ideas, and suggestions, please, be there for us.

Idahosa urged Edo citizens and residents to stay vigilant and refused to allow themselves to be carried away by wrong information, but rather, to focus on ongoing developments by the current administration.

He added, “We will be committed to that, to foster more development and human capital development to our dear state.

“We are also committed to prioritising the interests of Edo people. We would put Edo people first, before our interest. So, be assured that this administration led be Senator Monday Okpebholo, is going to be the administration of Edo people”.

In his earlier address, the President of the Edo Parliament of Nigeria, Professor Ikponmwonsa Omorodion, who was represented by the Secretary General of the Parliament, Dr. Aimufua Festus, commanded the developmental strides of the Governor Okpebholo-led administration, while congratulating the deputy governor on the victory of the recently conducted elections in the state in the State.