Alexander Okere, Benin

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress,
Godwin Obaseki, on Thursday, said that he
would emerge victorious by a wide margin in
the Edo State governorship election scheduled
for September 28.


Obaseki, who disclosed this during an interview
with journalists in Benin, the state capital,
explained that there were indications across
the state that the APC would win by 75 per
cent.


“From all the feelers we are getting from
across the state, the indications are that we will
win by 75 per cent. That is what the Gallup poll
I monitored last night indicated. Particularly in
Edo-South, things have improved quite
significantly from the last poll that we
received.”


The APC candidate also stated that the
opposition Peoples Democratic Party had
become jittery due to the rate of defections
from the opposition party, especially in Edo-
Central, which many regarded as one of the
PDP’s “stronghold”.


He explained, “Edo-Central has been very
interesting. The amount of defections from the
PDP has, essentially, crumbled the opposition
party in the centre and even their strongholds.
They are becoming very jittery.


“Edo-North is essentially open to us, apart from
a few units in Akoko-Edo and one unit in Owan-
East. So, from what we can see today, barring
any unforeseen circumstances, barring
violence that would scare people from the poll
and barring any attempt by the opposition
party to cause disruption in some highly
populated voting units so that the results from
those units would be inconclusive, we believe
that we are very comfortable.”


Obaseki, who raised concerns about the
alleged movement of suspected militants into
the state, however, expressed confidence in
the ability of security agencies to forestall any
interference with the election process.
He said, “Well, we were worried but we are no
longer worried because if you were in Benin
yesterday, you should have seen the
demonstration of force by the combined team
of military and police, essentially trying to
reassure the people that the security situation
in the state is intact.


“We also are very encouraged by the arrests
that are being made across the state. You will
recall that two nights ago, some militants who
were being lodged in some hotels were
arrested and I hope the investigations will lead
to more arrests.


“I know that, based on reports and petitions,
security forces are on the alert in the riverine
areas, particularly along the River Niger and in
places like Agenebode, where they planned to
import militants from Idah (Kogi State) across
the water. This plot is being financed by one of
the well-known PDP leaders from the area.”


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Lalasticlala Mynd44

He has perfected the rigging plan

hmmm

are u sure?

Wah do i xpect frm a punch news.

No be to come media come dey make noise...empty barrels makes the loudest noise..the election is around the corner ,wait before you conclude....I know you and your master just bought time for yourselves, but the vote and will of the people must prevail Mr obaseki

U now speak for the electorates

Pls Edo people don't just vote but also protect ur votes.

Because APC is liken to the biblical devil, that come to steal, kill, and destroy

For where? Obaseki will be shocked

In Nigeria, rigging election is not a crime. But rigging an election be4 d election itself is disrespectful to the voters.

After u don perfect ur rigging strategy...
But EDo people have decided..
Vote POI

Time will tell

When You Tell These IPOB Youths Who Have No Stake In Edo State..That Elections Are Not Online But On The Field, The Scream Venoms.....


Wednesday Is Around The Corner..