No man can stop me from returning as Edo State's Governor - Obaseki
Afnews Editor
May 27, 2020
Governor Godwin Obaseki on Wednesday May 27, expressed confidence that he will win a second term in office amid the crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress in Edo state.
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Speaking on Channels Television 'Sunrise Daily', Obaseki noted that he is not a violent man but also added that no man can stop him from returning as Edo State's Governor.
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He said;
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"I am not a violent person. But I am confident that the way I got into power is the same way I will return.
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"God gave me power. If he wants me to return I will continue. No man can stop me. Power comes from God."
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Commenting on the crisis rocking the Edo state chapter of the APC, Obaseki said;
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"We have always canvassed for peace. What are the issues in Edo and what are the issues that cannot be resolved in a democracy. Our concern is to use the resources of the people to develop the state.
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"This shouldn't lead to bloodshed. We will not accept to be cowed and intimidated because some people think that they can manipulate rules and cut corners.
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When asked if it's not the resources of the people of Edo State that was used for him to become the governor, Obaseki added;
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"I have friends with resources. I worked for eight years behind the scene before I became governor.
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"So all that insinuations about using somebody's resources...I became Governor on the platform of the party and I am grateful for it.
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"It does not matter whether it is direct or indirect (primaries), I will win."
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This occurred shortly before Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu emerged as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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