No One Can Stop My Reelection In Edo State – GOV. OBASEKI BOASTS

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has boasted that no one can stop him from winning his reelection bid in Edo State.

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He spoke ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) June 22 governorship primary.

The party has been polarised with its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, leading the faction stoutly against Obaseki’s re-election.

Speaking on Channels Television‘s Sunrise Daily on Wednesday, Obaseki declared he would win the party’s governorship ticket.

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He said:

“I am not a violent person. But I am confident that the way I got into power is the same way I will return.

“God gave me power. If he wants me to return I will continue. No man can stop me. Power comes from God.”

Obaseki also rejected insinuations his reelection bid will be hampered by inadequate “resources”.

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According to him: “I have friends with resources. I worked for eight years behind the scene before I became governor.

“So all that insinuations about using somebody’s resources…I became Governor on the platform of the party and I am grateful for it.

“It does not matter whether it is direct or indirect (primaries), I will win.”

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Appealing for peace in the state, Obaseki warned that there should be no bloodshed over an election.

He said: “We have always canvassed for peace. What are the issues in Edo and what are the issues that cannot be resolved in a democracy. Our concern is to use the resources of the people to develop the state.

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“This shouldn’t lead to bloodshed. We will not accept to be cowed and intimidated because some people think that they can manipulate rules and cut corners.”

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