Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has warned that if the other opposition APC or Labor Party engages in electoral malpractice, he’ll personally send them to their graves. He declared that the Edo State gubernatorial election coming up on September 21 is a do-or-die affair.
Making a speech to support his successor in the ruling PDP party, Asue Ighodalo, Governor Obaseki threatened fire and brimstone to any political party that’ll stand in the way of installing his preferred candidate into the governor’s seat as his tenure comes to an end.
Before leaving office, the incumbent governor carefully selected a loyal follower from his political party, PDP, to succeed him. He’s leaving no stone unturned by employing the resources of the state to actively campaign for his aspirant, Asue Ighodalo, in order to have someone he can trust to fill the vacant seat.
Governor Obaseki’s man, Asue Ighodalo of PDP, isn’t the only front-runner for the Edo State governorship race.
There’s also Monday Okpebholo of the APC and Olumide Akpata of the Labor Party.
The gubernatorial election is scheduled to be held on September 21, 2024. Just as the race is getting tougher, the Edo State governor organized a PDP rally in the Ekenwan area of Edo State.
He started his speech by first blasting his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole, and then threatening the opposition parties against any form of rigging ahead of the elections. Here’s what he said:
“The person I took over from had no respect for our people, had no respect for women, encouraged prostitution and women trafficking.
“When I took over office our pensioners wore black on Labour Day but today they wear white.
“When I took office, our youths had no jobs, but today don’t they have jobs? After eight years is Edo not one of the safest in Nigeria?
“This election is a do or die, if they do, we will die. Next week Saturday by this time, vote for PDP to become the next governor.”
