'Obaseki’s governance recalls the worst excesses of our military past and represents a direct threat to the democratic order,' Mr Tinubu wrote...
, has drawn a parallel between Edo State’s governor, Godwin Obaseki, and Nigeria’s past military dictators.
Reacting to the sack of some pro-APC lawmakers by the State Assembly, Mr Tinubu has now accused Mr Obaseki of highhandedness, disregard for the constitution and working against the people of Edo State. “Not satisfied with making a mockery of our constitution by blocking the timely inauguration of two-thirds of the elected members of the Edo State House of Assembly, Governor Obaseki has now resorted to the strong-arm tactics of dictators.
“No renovation has been planned for the state house building. No appropriation was made in the state’s budget. The only reason any renovation could be deemed necessary is the destruction wrought by his own goons.”
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