Forgive me, Edo speaker begs constituents

Blessing Agbebaku, the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, has extended an olive branch to members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Owan West Local Government Area, seeking forgiveness for past disagreements within the party. This conciliatory move comes as Agbebaku aims to solidify his standing and align with the local party structure, led by Chief Lucky Ohimai, popularly known as Tarex.

The Speaker's appeal for reconciliation and harmony was made during an enlarged APC meeting, signaling a commitment to unity and collective progress. Agbebaku attributed previous internal friction to the actions of "overzealous supporters" and pledged his dedication to working collaboratively with all stakeholders for the betterment of the APC in the region.

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I have never, and will not dispute his party leadership in Owan West. I am here to say whoever I wronged in the past, whether knowingly or unknowingly, I deeply apologise. I remain committed to working for the progress of our party, the APC, and the people.

Furthermore, Agbebaku used the occasion to declare his intention to seek re-election, emphasizing the need for party unity to achieve this goal and ensure mutual benefit. This proactive approach to internal party politics highlights the dynamic landscape of political alliances and power consolidation within Edo State as key figures position themselves for future electoral contests.

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I want my brother, Tarex, to also know that I am in the race for re-election. I appeal to you all that we need to use this opportunity judiciously for the benefit of everybody.