Obaseki also vowed that he and his supporters will rather die than allow any form of electoral malpractice in Edo State
By Kehinde Okeowo
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has berated his predecessor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, for performing poorly as a governor, claiming he cleaned up his mess.
He made this known on Saturday during a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rally in the Ekemwan area of the state.
Speaking during the event, the outgoing governor also warned that next week’s governorship election in the state is a ‘do-or-die affair’.
Obaseki also vowed that he and his supporters will rather die than allow any form of electoral malpractice from the major opposition party in the state.
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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.”
Electorate in Edo State will file out on Saturday, September 21, to elect the next governor of the state.
Asue Ighodalo of the ruling PDP, Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party (LP) are the major contenders in the governorship election.
Although Governor Obaseki and his predecessor, Oshiomhole are not on the ballot, many poll watchers believe that the election is a supremacy fight between the duo.