Edo Deputy Gov, Idahosa, Dispels Rumours of Rift with Principal, Okpebholo

Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City

Edo State Deputy Governor, Mr. Dennis Idahosa, has urged citizens and residents of the state to disregard activities of mischief makers peddling rumours of rifts between him and his principal, Governor Monday Okpebholo.

The deputy governor added that it was not just that the rumours were unfounded, the relationship between him and his principal remained most cordial, with touch of an elder-junior brother relationship.

Idahosa, was quoted to have made the remarks in a statement by his Press Secretary, Friday Aghedo, when he played host to executives and members of the Edo Parliament of Nigeria, who paid him a courtesy visit, yesterday at the Government House, Benin City.

According to Idahosa, 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.

“Let me sincerely appreciate this Parliament. I am also a member of this parliament. First, let me thank God Almighty that made this possible. Let me also appreciate my principal, my boss, having found me worthy to be his deputy.

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

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

“Join me to thank the executive governor of Edo State, for finding one of us worthy to be his deputy, and I promise by the grace of God and with your support, that I will be committed towards the development of our dear state,” he added.