Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba Nedo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has bared his mind on political developments in Edo State.

In a statement signed by the Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor, he said;

“HRM has said times without number that the palace of the Oba of Benin does not get involved in partisan politics.”

“The Omo N’Oba strongly advises that in order to eschew recurrent socio-political conflict that seems to constantly ravish the state, making Edo people a laughing stock to the rest of the country on how politicians manage the affairs of Edo people, our Edo political actors must eradicate the twin evil of political vices of godfatherism and consensus candidacy.

“The two practices seem antithetical to the very fundamental basis of democracy. Let everybody take note that the palace is very wary of the imposition of candidates when only certain individuals want, but the majority of the people do not want.

“‘Ghana must go’ politics should end in the state. Politicians should stop cashing in on the poor masses and exploiting them for their votes.”