OBA OF BENIN WADES INTO EDO HOUSE CRISIS,SUES FOR PEACE

The Oba  of benin , omo  n Oba  Erediuwa,has waded into the crisis rocking Edo state House of Assembly,urging the actors to allow peace to reign.
The Oba ,who told politicians not to plunge Edo into crisis,held a meeting with leaders of all progressive Congress (APC)And Peoples Democratic Party(PDP)in His palace,yesterday.
He appealed to the political parties to resolve their political differences in the interest of peace and security.
A statement issued by the palace and personally signed by His royal Majesty,the Oba  of Benin said;"I thank leaders of all the progressive Congress APC and peoples Democratic PDP for honouring my invitation at short notice.
"I invited you to my palace to appeal to you on the need to allow peace continue to reign in Edo state, I know you as politicians have a way of resolving political differences, no matter how delicate and sensitive the issue are.
"Politicians in Edo state,regardless of whichever political parties they belong to,I am quite sure, will do all they can to ensure that our great state  especially Benin city,the capital ,is not made ungovernable for political reasons,I know as citizens of Edo state,you will always do all you can to protect our people and our land.
"On this very note,taking into consideration what has been happening since the beginning of this week,I am appealing to you not to engage in the destruction of lives and properties for whatever reasons. I also appeal to you as you leave here to have the interest of Edo state in heart and amicably resolve whatever political disagreement you may have,which I am sure,you are well capable of resolving for peace and security to reign. I thank you for coming and God bless you all."