Which Way, Edo State?, By Udeme Nana - Premium Times Opinion

The story about Edo State on the front burner of national discourse this time, however, is not of any breakthrough in education, science, technology, a new art form or music, from any of its numerous tertiary institutions. The news is not about a discovery of how the magical traditional stool of the Oba has survived and succeeded in maintaining the tradition…

That State has produced great men and women in almost every sphere of human endeavour and is home to such pioneers as the late Pa Michael Imoudu, the father of labour unionism in Nigeria, and Solomon Arase, the top cop and former inspector-general of Police. Edo is the homestead of the legendary Enahoro brothers: Anthony, who moved the motion for Nigeria’s independence in 1953, and Peter, popularly known by his penname “Peter Pan”, one of the greatest journalists to have plied that profession.

In the business sector, the Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion of the Okada fame, is in the front row. Edo has also produced two former military vice presidents — Admirals Augustus Aikhomu and Mike Akhigbe. Incidentally, at least two Edo sons served creditably as military governors: the late Samuel Ogbemudia and Godwin Abbe, the second military governor of Akwa Ibom State.

In the academia and other professions, Edo State has a sample that is representative of the best anywhere in Nigeria, who could compete elsewhere in the world. One of the beautiful things about Edo is the Bini traditional institution, which has served to maintain the rich traditional culture of the people, particularly the Binis. Other shining lights in the resume of Edo are its ivory masks, bronze heads, coral beads and white attire, which give the people a unique personality anywhere. Edo arts and drama are equally top notch.

Rather, the running story is about the political disagreement between two erstwhile political allies, Adams Oshiomhole and Godwin Obaseki. The odyssey of Mr.

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