POLITICS: Peace returns to Edo APC as suspended Chief Inegbeniki and others pardon.

Inegbeniki & others

Prince Kelly O. Udebhulu reports.

BENIN CITY-The Edo state caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by former governor of the state, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has intervened in the crisis engulfing the state chapter of the party and peace accord has been reached on the 21st July, 2017.

The crisis was triggered following the suspension slammed on the APC leaders from the Edo central senatorial district lead by High Chief (Dr) Francis Inegbeniki, the Uzoya of Esanland.

It is recalled that the state Secretariat of the party, February, 2017, announced the suspension of seven senior members of the APC from Edo Central (Esanland) over alleged breach of the party’s constitution and harassment to her state party chairman, Barr Anselm Ojezua.

Present at the Benin residence of the state chairman of the APC caucus in Edo state , Comrade Adams Oshiomhole for the peace meeting were senior members of the party including; Barr. Anselm Ojezua, ( State APC chairman), Mr. Lawrence Okah ( Secretary), Prince Joe Okojie, Mr. Victor Eboigbe, former Governor Adams Oshiomhole, etc plus the APC leaders (Edo central ) that were previously suspended which are:

*Chief ( Dr) Francis Inegbeniki
*Hon (Chief) Henry Okoroh
*Hon Henry Okpamen
*Hon Ken ihensekhien
*Chief Francis Ubene
*Mr. Imafidon Anthony
*Mr.  Agbadon Desmond.

The peace accord which was brokered as a result of the show of remorse exhibited by the affected members and the understanding that the decision was done as a deterrent for any intending member who may wish to act the same reasons why the suspensions were carried out.

It is worthy of note that two weeks ago, the committee headed by Senator Domingo Obende that was set up to look into the crises that rocked Uhumode Local govt area which led to the suspension of about 23 members submitted their report which was accepted by the State working committee. The report exonerated the Suspended members and they were subsequently recalled back to the party. With the recall of all the Suspended members, peace has finally returns to Edo APC.