Akpata also clarified innuendos that his campaign is funded by Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and APC
By Kehinde Okeowo
Ahead of the September 21 gubernatorial election in Edo State, the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Olumide Akpata has aimed a subtle dig at candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Asue Ighodalo and that of All Progressives Congress (APC), Monday Okpebholo, saying unlike the duo, he cannot be controlled by any political benefactor or godfather if elected.
He made the assertion on Thursday, while featuring on Channels Television’s programme, ‘Politics Today’.
According to him, he is the only candidate that can be trusted because he is only answerable to the people of the state.
The former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), specifically noted that the two other major candidates in the election are attached to former and serving governors.
“That is one reason they (Edo people) can trust the Labour Party government because we are answerable to the people.
“I have no strings attached. I am not answerable to any godfather. I am not answerable to any political benefactor,” he said.
The LP candidate further clarified innuendos that his campaign is being funded by the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and the APC.
“Initially, I was said to be the agent of Governor Obaseki, we were able to debunk that. Today, I was said to be sponsored by the APC. I think it is conspiracy theorising that is most stupid.
“I am funding myself and I have friends who believe in me and that we can do much better in Edo,” Akpata said
