The Edo Peoples Movement, a faction of the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state, on Wednesday announced the suspension of Governor Godwin Obaseki; his deputy, Philip Shaibu; and the Secretary to the State Government, Ogie Osarodion.

Announcing the suspension at an enlarged meeting and press briefing held at the residence of Gen. Charles Airhiavbere in Benin, Mr. Patrick Ikahriale who read the speech on behalf of EPM said, “Governor Obaseki, his deputy, Phillip Shuaibu; Anslem Ojezua and Osarodion Ogie (SSG), from available information from top leaders of the PDP, have concluded plans to defect from the APC and seek re-election on that platform.

“For us the authentic APC stakeholders in Edo State, we wholeheartedly denounce such.

“We wish to state that at the appropriate time, the APC National Working Committee will initiate the process of party primaries for the selection of the party’s gubernatorial candidate.

“We will abide by the guidelines for such primaries as the constitution of the party vests the responsibility of conducting primaries on the NWC.

“We are prepared to give every aspirant equal opportunity to test their popularity. We will resist any attempt to close the political space,” Ikahriake said.

“Consequently, we hereby suspend Governor Godwin Obaseki, Hon Phillip Shuaibu and Barr. Osarodion Ogie from the party for anti-party activities and urge the National Working Committee to set the machinery in motion for further disciplinary action against them,” he added.in an interview the south south chairman of the group AnyBody But Godwin Obaseki said its was a right step to sack this group of persons because there have brought more damage to the party.
He also said the party leadership must look inward now to get reliable and men who are on ground to govern the people not this technocrat who don't understand governance. He further admonished the party to pick candidates within this great leaders who have made impact in the state and various sphere of influence
Hon Pius Egberamwen Odubu
Prof Ebegue Amadasun
Barr.Henry Idahagbon
And others
He said for Edo to continue to be strong Obaseki suspension was necessary.
He thank the most dynamic leadership of Comr.Adams for he's beautiful ideals to stair the party to greater height.

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Obesaki stand on your ground and fight like real edoman Even if you lose let it be with dignity never allow that greedy khaki thief push you around