BY SIMON EBEGBULEM

BENIN – GOVERNOR Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has said that the decision of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, not to contest the July 14 election result at the tribunal was a step in the right direction, as the result of the election showed an overwhelming support for him across the 18 local government areas of the state.

He said: “I wish to extend my hand of fellowship to all men of goodwill to join hands with government to move the state to the next level, because, despite all the successes recorded in the last three and a half years, Edo State is still work-in-progress.

“I look forward to more collaboration between my government and other political parties and interests in the state. I want to restate my full respect for PDP leader, Chief Tony Anenih, whom I hold and will continue to hold in high respects.

“I also wish to assure PDP governorship gandidate, Maj.-Gen Charles Airhiavbere (rtd), whom I regard as a friend, that now that we have put the election behind us, my doors are open, so that together, we may lift our state to the high level where it should be.”