Obaseki Declares Edo Guber Do-or-Die Affair

Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has declared the forthcoming governorship election in the state a do-or-die affair.

Obaseki made this declaration at the PDP grand finale rally in the Ekenwan area of Benin City, the state capital,

He blasted Adams Oshiomhole, his predecessor, for low performance during his tenure.

“The person I took over from had no respect for our people, had no respect for women, encouraged prostitution and women’s trafficking.

“When I took over office, our pensioners wore black on Labor 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 do or die; if they do, we will die. Next week Saturday by this time, vote for the PDP to become the next governor,” he said.

EKO HOT BLOG recalls that political parties and their candidates in Edo signed the peace accord on Thursday to allow for a free and fair election in the state, although the PDP declined to sign the agreement.

The main contenders in the off-cycle election are Asue Ighodalo, candidate of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party, LP.