Mr Wike says Governor Obaseki has been begging him to support the PDP candidate.
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The minister said Governor Obaseki brought the PDP candidate to his house in Abuja two times and asked for his support, which he declined. After winning the election, Mr Obaseki fell apart with Mr Wike. Mr Obaseki told Mr Wike then that the PDP was not his personal property and that “In Edo, we don’t accept political bullies and overlords.”Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.
He emphasised that he does not also support the APC candidate because he is not a member of the APC.
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