- He Will Emerge Unopposed
- Oshiomhole, Others Will Work For Him
- No Ambode Treatment For Obaseki
- He Will Cage Old Stubborn Politicians
- To Take Decision On Shaibu Soon
By Honours Akhigbe
The 2020 gubernatorial election in Edo state is gradually coming closer, with political gladiators in the state currently oiling their machines as major players in the all important election.
Expectedly, incumbent governor of the state, Mr Godwin Obaseki, is in the eye of the political storm in the state. Even though he has not personally pronounced his interest or thrown his political hat into the governorship race, but his body language has clearly shown that he is fully interested.
Besides, his footsoldiers are already in the field seroiusly working for a hitch free second term for him.
But despite visible huddles for the governor to cross to his desired second term, a highly placed and respected leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has revealed that Mr. Obaseki will have an easy ride into his second term as governor of the state.
The APC stalwart who would not want his name in print, told The Reliance that things were working perfectly in favour of the state governor.
“Sincerely speaking, things are not the ways some people are seeing them from the outside. Obaseki as a gentle man is not making any noise but he is perfectly in charge. He knows what he wants and also knows what to do to get what he wants or get to where he wants to be.
” It’s erroneous for people to think that the APC leaders are not with Obaseki. That is far from the truth. At the appropriate time, people will know what exactly I am talking about.
“Most of our party members including leaders are with Governor Obaseki because they are proud of him, especially for his performance and they will willingly represent him to continue his good works in the state.
” For your information, all the APC people shouting openly or secretly running up and down, saying they want to challenge Obaseki, are all jokers. At the appointed time, they will run into their bedrooms while the bold ones among them will collapse their structures and help Obaseki to victory.
“G. O. has the capacity to overrun all other governorship aspirants, be they retired Army Generals or Sergeants. They will all fall like a pack of cards.
“Do not forget that Governor Obaseki is called ‘Wake And See’. When the time comes, you know that that name is not for nothing.
” You see, people who do not have deep knowledge of our politics are saying that the governor will get the Ambode (out going governor of Lagos state who the leaders of his party, APC denied of his second term bid) treatment because he is not in harmony with Oshiomhole and many leaders of the party.
“Let me say it in clear terms that our amiable governor, His Excellency, Mr. Godwin Obaseki will be treated differently and seriously speaking, Mr. Obaseki will be returned unopposed by the APC leaders and Edo people will gladly reelect him to continue to deliver popular dividends of democracy.
” At the appropriate time, all the party leaders, especially those opposed to the governor will be called to order. There is a big and respected traditional ruler in the state who is well pleased with the governor and will ensure that nothing bad happens to Mr. Obaseki.
“Don’t forget that it’s the turn of Edo South to produce the governor of the state. Therefore, the fear that Oshiomhole being the national chairman of the APC, may work against Obaseki, is neither here nor there because it is the responsibility of Edo south leaders to decide on who to present.
” So, my advice to all lovers of good governance and friends of Mr. Obaseki, is for them not to fret because there is no cause for alarm. I want to let them know that Obaseki is on top of the situation. Over the years, he has learnt the rudiments and political tactics. He is now a clever and better politician than some of the so-called old stubborn politicians. He has the capacity to cage them.
“Also, the decision to reappoint the state deputy governor, Philip Shaibu to be or not to be the running mate to Governor Obaseki, will soon be taking by leaders of the APC in Edo state,” the APC chieftain added.
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