Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, Nigeria has revealed that his fallout with his former benefactor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, began during his first term in office, when he declared a state burial for Chief Tony Anenih, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). At the time, Obaseki was still a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking at the PDP’s campaign rally at Opujie Primary School in Uromi, Esan Northeast Local Government Area, Obaseki explained, “When Chief Anenih died, I was not in PDP, but I declared a state burial for him because of his contributions to our dear state and Nigeria. This was one of the things that created issues between me and Oshiomhole, who never wanted it. He considered it an unforgivable sin, which he could not overlook. But I had to do what was good. We are all one. Edo State is one.”
Obaseki emphasized that his decision was driven by a desire to foster unity within Edo State. He urged residents to support the PDP’s candidate for the September 21 election, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, whom he described as a “capable, competent, and intellectually-sound person with a good track record.”
Ighodalo, a lawyer, promised to complete all ongoing projects in Esanland, stating, “Edo will be self-sufficient under my administration and become a state other states will come to. With us, Edo will not suffer poverty,” He said.
