From Tony Osauzo, Benin

A development Economist and former Chief of Staff to Governor Godwin Obaseki, Mr Taiwo Akerele, has warned the Governor and his Deputy, Mr. Philip Shaibu, to halt their interpersonal squabble and focus on governing the state in the best interest of its citizens.

Akerele, a chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Edo state, who spoke on the sidelines of the UNGA 78 in New York, expressed fear that the recent political tensions escalating within the state might cause distraction that has the potential to negatively affect the security, governance and…