Thugs attack Obaseki, Oba of Lagos at Oshiomhole’s country home

Chidi Samuel| Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu and the Chancellor of the Edo University, Iyahmo, Dr. Aderemi Makanjuola, were attacked by suspected thugs at the house of National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.

According to a statement by Crusoe Osagie, the spokesman for Obaseki, the governor and the other guests had attended the maiden convocation ceremony of the Edo University, Iyahmo, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State and had gone to Comrade Oshiomhole’s house to honour an invitation for a lunch after the ceremony at the university.

Osagie said, “The former governor’s house is just opposite the university. Governor Obaseki, the Oba of Lagos and other guests had gone to Oshiomhole’s house for lunch when they were attacked by thugs led by one Romeo, said to be one of Oshiomhole’s nephews.”

Reacting to the incident, Governor Obaseki while condemning the attack, noted that it was shameful for such an attack to take place at the residence of the National Chairman of his party.

He said, “It is very unfortunate that we can’t feel safe in the house of our National Chairman.

“I am not sure that if I visit the Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) that they will attack me the way they did in the house of the APC National Chairman.”

“It is unfortunate that things have degenerated to this extent. But we will continue to pursue peace. We cannot afford to lose the gains of the last three years. We will continue to pursue peace.”