The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has dismissed speculations that former Governor, Godwin Obaseki, is on the run, insisting he remains available to answer any invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) or other panels.
Naijaonpoint reports that the party maintained that Obaseki, who governed the state for eight years, has no interest in seeking a senatorial seat, contrary to rumours.
Speaking on the matter, former PDP spokesman and immediate past Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, said Obaseki’s presence in Edo State unsettles the current administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo.
Defending the former governor’s record, Nehikhare said Obaseki constructed 1,300 kilometres of roads across the state and strengthened institutions during his two-term administration.
He said, “Obaseki is not on the run from anywhere. He is on a fellowship in a university in the United Kingdom. In any case, his presence in Edo will make the present Governor very uncomfortable. Obaseki is not going to contest any election in Edo State. He has spent his eight years unlike other the other Governor who contested for the Senate. Obaseki has served the 18 local government for eight years.
“He is a free man. Whosoever wants him, either EFCC, DSS should write to him. Governor Obaseki has served his term, Okpebholo should do his own.
“Obaseki is staying away because we want this government to its space. The problem they have with Obaseki is what we called Obaseki derailment syndrome. This is why it is convenient for them to say Obaseki did not do anything.
“The Okpebholo government is acting as if it is in the opposition while the PDP is in government. PDP would have been happy to have a weak government but because that will demean the people of Edo State. The APC keep going back to the past. Those facilities Obaseki built are still there.”
Publicity Secretary of the party, Dan Osa-Ogbegie, said the fly-over being constructed by Okpebholo would not have any economic impact on the people.
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