Godwin Obaseki reelected governor of Edo State

Last updated: 2020/09/20 at 9:58 PM

starconnect Published 20 September 2020

Godwin Obaseki

Ize-Iyamu congratulates Obaseki
Atiku says victory is end to God-fatherism

Admin l Sunday, September 20, 2020

BENIN, Edo, Nigeria – Dr. Godwin Obaseki has been reelected for the second time as Governor of Edo State.

This follows his declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC as winner of the governorship election.

Obaseki won the election by a very large margin.

Already, candidate of the APC, Pastor Ize Iyamu has congratulated Obaseki for his victory, adding that election is not war.

Pastor Osagie Ize Iyamu: “Edo people has decided, We thank you all! Congratulations to the Opposition party! They have won! Election no be war. It’s time to work more harder for the next 4years. Congratulations. #EdoDecides2020 #EdoDecides #EdoElection”, he said.

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar called the victory as an end to Godfatherism.

“Nigeria shall soon be totally free from these forces, from Kaura Namoda, to Lagos. The only power that will stand in Nigeria is people power, not the power of godfathers, or despots.

“May God bless the good people of Edo State and may God bless Nigeria.

“No victory could be sweeter than this, and I heartily congratulate the Governor and the good people of Edo state for their resilience in the face of the forces arrayed against them.

“Edo has a rich history as the centre of Black civilisation, and to this, she is adding a new record as the bastion of Nigerian democracy.

This double whammy of ancient and modern glories is a testament to a people who have for centuries set the pace as a beacon of light on the African continent.

“I most heartily congratulate the Peoples Democratic Party, who stood shoulder to shoulder, with the people of Edo and their Government, in good times and bad. We in the PDP have shown that we are not fair-weather friends to the good people of Edo.

“In good times, we will walk beside you. In bad times, we will be your loyal ‘comrade’. We will never be a turncoat. We will never abandon the principles we once espoused so that we can dine with our nemesis. Democracy has no nemesis. And this, the PDP has again proved.

“I look forward to the continuation of four more years of tangible development, and people centered leadership from Governor Obaseki.

“I also seize this opportunity to thank His Royal Highness, the Oba of Benin, Omo N’oba N’Edo Uku Akpolopkolo, Ewuare II, for the fatherly role he played as a neutral catalyst for peace.

“That this election was, by and large, free from violence, is a testament of the long and effective shadow he casts over his domain.

“From personal experience, I know Governor Obaseki to be a magnanimous man, and I urge Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu to accept the right hand of fellowship that is likely to be extended to him.

“The leprous hand he is now holding can only lead to a destination of barrenness. He is amongst strange bedfellows, & I remind him that no matter how far one has gone on a wrong road, it is never too late to turn back & head in the right direction. The PDP is the right direction”, he said.

The governor however saluted the electorates for their courage in the face of intimidation.

Godwin Obaseki: “Words fail me in saluting our teeming supporters who displayed immense courage in the face of threats, intimidation and brutalization.

“The collective will of Edo people made it possible for us this triumph over godfatherism. Congratulations to all Edo people. This is our victory!”, he said.