Oshiomhole, Anenih meet in Church
Governor Adams Oshiomhole (right) and Chief Tony Anenih at
the St Anthony's Catholic Church, Uromi where the Governor bagged an award for
his service to the Church, on Sunday.
(Nigeria) Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State and Chief Tony Anenih, former Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, re-united in Church, weekend, at the 10th Anniversary of St Anthony’s Catholic Church, where the governor was given an award for his services to the Church.
The governor while noting the efforts of the church in nation
building, said: “I believe that, the fact that Nigerians live in relative peace
and harmony despite the failings and weaknesses of political leadership at all
levels, is due to the power of your intercession, the power of your prayers.
“We cannot thank you enough for your prayers and your
support in spite of our weaknesses.”
He praised the Catholic Church for bringing people of
different political persuasions together under one roof for the Church
programme.
He said: “Yesterday, I found myself sitting in the front
row, and then I realized that most of those drivers and shakers of politics and
'politricking' in Edo State, are all Catholics. That, for me, is revealing.
“For me, the church has caused all of us to reunite in the
State. So, I reunite with my daddy Chief Tony Anenih and several other PDP
leaders and All Progressives Congress, APC leaders. And the Catholic Church
brought together the national Chairman of APC sitting side-by-side with the
national leader of PDP.
“May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ continue to moderate
our actions and remind us of our oneness, of our commonality and of our shared
commitment to work together to uplift our state and our great nation.”
The governor thanked the Church for the award, saying
"I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the honour done to me
by being invited to receive an award.”
On his part, Chief
Tony Anenih who used the opportunity of the occasion to publicly say he has
‘forgiven’ the governor whom he referred to as his son said his immediate past
health challenges made him realize the need to rise above politics and embrace
peace with all men.
According to him, "I was in St. Paul's Church in Benin,
and as my son, Comrade Adams said, we were all there appreciating the efforts
of the Archbishop.
“I want to say this, it is not because Adams is here. Last
night, I was telling my wife that I met Adams in the church, and with my
immediate medical experience, I have decided to forgive all those who offended
me. And I specifically mentioned Adams.
“Adams, without you saying it, I have forgiven you. As you
said when you were in labour, as President, you were my son and you know it.
You came into politics and you remain my son. So, the common cook that used to
cook ogbono soup for us is still there."
The Church anniversary was attended by Mr Anselm Ojezua, APC
Chairman, Edo State, Mr Dan Orbih, PDP Chairman, Edo State, former Governor of
the State, Prof Oserheimen Osunbor as well as former Governor of Delta State,
Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, among others.
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