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BY SIMON EBEGBULEM
BARELY five days to D-Day, the new force in Edo politics as represented by Adams Oshiomhole is putting pressure on the political patriarchs who had until now dictated the political direction of Edo State since creation.
The three pillars of Edo politics – Chief Anthony Anenih, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion and Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia – among whom it was was once reported there is no love lost, have recently reconciled to the purpose of checking the new force as posed by Oshiomhole.
Chief Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin Kingdom and father of former Governor Lucky Igbinedion, it was learnt has been holding marathon meetings with his loyalists in the two Ovia Local Government Councils, at least to ensure that he wins them for the PDP.
He is, however, facing serious challenge from the Oshiomhole forces in the ACN marshaled by Elder Sunny Uyigue, a former factional leader of the PDP and former Women Leader of the PDP, Mrs Lucy Omagbon. The two are believed to be holding the area solidly for the ACN.
Oshiomhole's loyalists in the area say they are ready for the challenge, come July 14, 'at least to inform Baba that the days of god fatherism are over.'
Anenih's boys meanwhile, are also fighting all through the state in a desperate battle to prevent the abominable scenario where the Leader would become a mere spectator in the politics of the state.
The Oshiomhole forces are also contending with the emerging force of Ken Immasuagbon. Immasuagbon who won popular acclaim in the state through his outspokenness and is hailed as the Rice Man, has reportedly instructed his boys to marshal support for the PDP candidate.
Vanguard Nigeria