Edo 2020: Thugs Attacked My Convoy In Oshiomhole’s Ward – Obaseki

Governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki, said his convoy was attacked at ward 10, Apana, Etsako west local government area of the state.

Adams Oshiomhole, former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is from the ward.

Obaseki disclosed this In a statement issued on his behalf by his spokesman, Crusoe Osagie.

Obaseki said the attack by suspected thugs was foiled by a combined team of security personnel and vigilante groups.

The statement said Philip Shaibu, the deputy governor, alighted from his vehicle and went after the attack.

A female police officer, who was caught recording the footage of the incident, was also said to have been attacked.

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Addressing members of PDP and supporters at Apana village square,  Obaseki said the forthcoming poll will determine who will take  of the mantle of power in Edo politics.

“As we were coming here (Village Square in Apana), you heard what happened. They went to hire thugs and began to shoot to prevent us from coming here. On September 19, 2020, use your permanent voter card (PVC) to ‘pepper them’,” he said.

“Ward 10 is a special ward. This election is special. It will show who is in charge of politics in Edo State. For all my eight years in government, you know what I did for Comrade Oshiomhole. He said it with his mouth. I supported him to be the governor. I raised funds for him. I worked for him and Edo State for eight years without receiving a dime.”