Edo 2020: Cleric Warns Politicians Against Violence

The Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Sabongidda Ora, Rev. Augustine Ohilebo, has warned political parties and their supporters against violence during and after the September 19 Edo State governorship election.
Ohilebo gave the warning yesterday during the 9th Synod of the Diocese of Sabongidda Ora, held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Otuo, Owan East Local Government Area of the State.
He said that election was never a do-or die affair as some people now erroneously believe, adding that violence was not the true test of good leadership quality.
“Let it be known that election will come and election will go and we will always be together in our various communities.
“The pain is that, we the common electorate bear the brunt of such violence.
“Please, those thinking of violence at this Edo governorship election now few weeks  away,  should know that violence is not the true test of good leadership quality ,” he said.
The bishop urged politicians to allow the people to express their choices through voting as only the one chosen by God would emerge winner come September 19.
“Let us shun recycling politics, political propaganda, violence and politics of hatred”.