Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has confidently dismissed any notion that his political feud with Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), poses a threat to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the upcoming high-stakes governorship election.
Speaking in a fiery interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Obaseki asserted that Edo voters are far too discerning to be influenced by outside forces, such as Wike.
Obaseki, who won his 2020 re-election with significant backing from Wike, has since fallen out with the former Rivers State governor.
Despite Wike’s refusal to support Obaseki’s candidate, Asue Ighodalo, in this Saturday’s election, the Edo Governor remains unbothered. “Wike came to support me, but let’s be clear—Edo people aren’t fools. They don’t need anyone from outside telling them who to vote for,” Obaseki said with conviction.
The governor highlighted that Edo citizens are well-informed and capable of making decisions that will secure the state’s future.
He reiterated that voters would cast their ballots without external interference, brushing off Wike’s lack of support as insignificant.
Obaseki, who has been involved in high-profile political disputes with figures like former governor Adams Oshiomhole and his estranged deputy, Philip Shaibu, attributed the criticisms against him to his commitment to using government funds for public good rather than personal interests.
Earlier in the week, Obaseki stirred controversy by describing the upcoming election as a “do or die” affair, prompting backlash from the opposition. However, the governor stood by his remarks, arguing that the election is crucial for the future of Edo State.
He warned that if the All Progressives Congress (APC) takes control, the state would face lawlessness and impunity.
“The level of lawlessness and impunity the opposition is bringing—it’s a fight for our survival,” Obaseki cautioned. He accused the APC of plotting to rig the election but assured Edo citizens that any attempts to undermine the democratic process would be resisted. “They may think they’ve rigged the game, but the people of Edo won’t allow them to get away with it,” Obaseki declared.
As election day approaches, Edo State is bracing for a fierce political battle, with the future of the state hanging in the balance.
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