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"This election is for the liberation of Edo people" - Obaseki's deputy, Shuaibu

Afnews Editor

Aug 14, 2020

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Edo deputy governor, Philip Shuaibu, has declared that the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has won the governorship poll.

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The election will be held on September 19.

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Philip Shuaibu spoke on Thursday in Jattu, Etsako West Local Government Area.

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He expressed joy over the large turnout of supporters at the party's campaign rallies.

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Shuaibu, while addressing supporters in his Ward 11, said: "With the crowd, I see here, this election is won by PDP already.ÔÇØ

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He noted that the poll "is for the liberation of the people. The governor is bringing development closer to the people.ÔÇØ

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Shuaibu further urged them to remain steadfast.

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"You people have been with me since when I was in the House of Assembly. Give me the same support and I will not disappoint you,ÔÇØ he said.

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Governor Godwin Obaseki promised the people that they would not be betrayed.

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"As a government, we must continue to pay salaries, pensions, and create employment. We won't allow few people to distract us from achieving greatness,ÔÇØ he added.

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