Edo election: Gov Obaseki insists guber poll is “a do-or-die affair,” blasts Wike

Edo governor, Godwin Obaseki, has insisted that the upcoming governorship election in the state is a “do-or-die affair.”

The governor stated that if the All Progressives Congress (APC) were to win, it would spell disaster for the people of Edo.

His words: “It’s a do-or-die affair because if they do, we die. The level of impunity, the level of recklessness we see in the opposition party, if they take over Edo State, it is the end.”

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Obaseki stated that the electorate in Edo State does not need external influence to make informed decisions in the election, referencing Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, who has publicly withdrawn support for the PDP candidate, Asue Ighodalo.

“Edo people are not that dumb. They know who to vote for. They don’t require the services of an outsider to make their decisions. Edo people will make decisions this time because they know what they want,” Obaseki said.

Obaseki maintained that his disagreements with Wike and other political figures will not hinder the PDP’s chances on Saturday.

The governor also addressed criticism from some politicians about how he has utilized government funds, stating, “Some politicians are not happy with me because I have used money from the government’s revenues to solve the needs of the people.”