CSOs call for end to godfatherism

A coalition of civil society groups in Edo State under the aegis of Edo Civil Society Coalition for Peace and Development at the weekend called for an end to godfatherism in the state.

Speaking on behalf of the group, during a ‘Walk for Peace’ in the state, Comrade Bartholomew Okoudo, condemned the political crisis and fisticuffs among the ruling party’s stakeholders in the state.

While condemning the party’s decision for a direct primary, Okoudo said the life of Edo people is more important than the selfish ambition of any politician.

The groups however expressed  displeasure on the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Screening Committee which disqualified the incumbent governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki.