Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, says he is not afraid
of any man but God.
Speaking while receiving Muslim leaders at the government
house, in Benin city, the state capital, on Friday, the governor accused the
leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state of importing
arms to intimidate his supporters.
He said he is ready to to stand with the people and defend
their interests.
“I am not afraid of any man but God. I know the gang up is
to provoke me and my supporters but we will not fall for their tricks as God
will help us,” he said.
“This billionaire sponsored the attacks on me and other PDP
governors at the Palace. This is to tell you the level of corruption and
impunity we face.
“They are planning violence, bringing arms, intimidating our
supporters as part of their strategy. They know that if we have a free and fair
election, they stand no chance. Their strategy is to continue with their
propaganda and lies.
“They know they don’t have a record of performance; their
plan is just to intimidate our supporters and ensure they stay off the polling
booth.
“They attacked my supporters and wanted me to react to the
attacks. I will not attack them back because as the Chief Security Officer of
the state, my responsibility is to maintain peace. We would continue to do that
at all costs.”
Obaseki will run against Osagie Ize-Iyamu, his APC rival, in
the September 19 election.
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