Senator Adams Oshiomhole has weighed in on the recent tension between Governor Monday Okpebholo and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, urging Obi to show respect by informing the state government ahead of any visit to Edo.

Speaking during an interview on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Friday, the former Edo State governor emphasized that it’s a matter of protocol and courtesy for high-profile individuals to notify authorities when planning visits involving public institutions.

His comments follow Governor Okpebholo’s recent warning to Peter Obi, where he accused the former Anambra State governor of entering Edo without proper security clearance—a move the governor claims contributed to a security incident that led to the death of three individuals. The statement triggered public backlash, with critics accusing Okpebholo of attempting to stifle opposition voices.

Oshiomhole, who currently represents Edo North in the Senate, defended the governor’s position, stressing that the school Obi planned to visit is run and maintained by the state government.

“If I had gone to Anambra or Enugu when Obi was governor and wanted to visit a government-owned facility, I would have had the decency to inform the authorities,” he said.

He added that while he holds no personal grudge against Obi whom he described as a former colleague he still respects their political ideologies remain sharply different.

The controversy has further ignited political tensions in Edo State ahead of upcoming elections, with some viewing the dispute as part of a larger power struggle between old and emerging political forces.