“Our job is to protect lives and property.’’
His message was delivered during the universal week of prayers, organised by the Benin City Christian Community in his palace.
“What I see in you is what I see in your deputy, a resolute spirit.’’
The NPFL chairman says the league will only focus on young players.
Mr Akpata won the primary election held in Benin City, Edo’s capital, on Friday after scoring 316 votes to defeat his co-contestants in a landslide victory.
“This act is undesirable and unequivocally intolerable and must be condemned by any decent and civilised mind,” said Mr Obi.
Abure was however arrested after the meeting by a combined team of DSS and Police officers. Abure, Ogbaloi and their aides were also manhandled.
The organiser of the initiative said the medical outreach was in fulfilment of his dream.
“I, as an aspirant, am saying that this amount is outrageously ridiculous.’’
According to NDLEA, 106 cases are pending in court.
