Edo Election: I Am Not Afraid Of Ize-Iyamu – Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, is confident of winning the primary election of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the governorship election in the state.said he has no reason to be scared of his rival, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu.
Asked if he was afraid of his co-contender, Governor Obaseki said, “Why should I be? The last time I contested, he was my opponent from the PDP and the votes are there.”The governor also spoke about the method adopted by the APC national leadership to conduct the primary election. He recalled his recent visit to President Muhammadu Buhari and took a swipe at those who claimed that he does not have the President’s support to seek re-election.
According to him, his chances of winning the election are not being threatened if the people of Edo and APC members in the state are allowed to express themselves.Governor Obaseki also spoke about the lingering disagreement with his predecessor and APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole.
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