Indications emerged on Sunday morning that the incumbent embattled Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, may not be participating in next year’s 2020 governorship election in the state.

According to reports, the Governor who has severally said he deserved another term, gave the hint at an interdenominational thanksgiving service of the just concluded Edo “Alaghodaro” Summit, in Benin City.

He, however, did not give much details as to why the sudden change of mind, even when he only recently declared he was not leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC) to contest the state’s number one seat.

Obaseki said, “I have since come to realize that it is God who gives power, not any man. I stand by my words that no one made me governor. And one man (apparently referring to Oshiomole) cannot stop me in 2020, if I chose to run. But I may not be running after all.

“My government came on board in 2016, with a promise to reposition the state and close the treasury against looters and disgruntled politicians, shut out political thugs, CDAs; and we have so far succeeded in doing that.

“But the crisis within my party has overwhelmed and overshadowed our performance. I have since opted to focus on good governance and in completing our first term, while I go back to my normal business which is suffering greatly.”

NAN reports that Obaseki, who once said in 2016 that he won't be seeking re-election at the expiration of his first term, has been at loggerheads with his predecessor and national chairman of the APC, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, with the governor accusing the latter of ‘godfatherism.’

Just recently, the governor suffered great political defeat ahead 2020, with the suspension of the Edo APC Chairman, Anselm Ojezua, a known loyalist and staunch supporter of Mr. Obaseki; while the governor was also suspended by another faction of the party.

Eleven out of sixteen members of the Edo APC executive have since deserted him (Obaseki) and absconded to Abuja, even as 14 of 24 Edo Assembly members-elect loyal to Oshiomhole, are still aloof.

Efforts to obtain comments from the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, were unsuccessful. But an official of the Edo state government, who craved anonymity, confirmed the development.

“Yes, it is true. The governor is being pressurized to step down ahead of next year's election. He is being accused of disregarding the party and constituted authorities, including the national leader, Bola Tinubu with his ‘Edo is not Lagos’ statement.

“Don’t forget that he was also recently suspended from the party, including his deputy Shaibu, and SSG Ogie. All is not well, and the governor knows this. He may not get the governorship ticket if he chose to run, hence his sudden u-turn”, the official said.

https://breakingnewsnigeria.com.ng/edo-crisis-i-may-not-seek-reelection-next-year-baseki/

SonofDevil:
baba wait and fight nau . Shebi Nyamiris re pushing you for fight ur benefactor so that u won't be like Ambode..

After seeing what osho did in bayelsa and kogi obaseki want to Japa

kingkakaone:
If I hear say naija politician no run again.

Ambode saw the bold handwriting on the wall plus he never raised his fist, this one has started a fight so he should see it through, he may survive who knows.


It will be a bad news for those who have been supporting him in this forum if he fails to the next year.

emkz:
A wise man knows when to beat a retreat and bow out of the stage with dignity, but a foolish man would continue to fight senselessly until he is sent away in disgrace. Ambode, Ikedi Ohakim, Mohammed Lawal, Alamieyeseigha, Seriake Dickson, Abdulrasheed Maina, and many come to mind.

There is just no way Obaseki would defeat Oshiomole in the game. Coming to the realization is the first step to restore his dignity. Obaseki, bow out in victory that you are not disgraced. You need Oshiomole more than Oshiomole needs you.

For your future; as a leader, you don't openly confront your benefactor. You placate them. The game of politics is not for the lily-livered but those who understand how to strategize when they lose and come back with a bang.

mrvitalis:

What the business of Igbo's with Edo please ?

blaqoracle:
them put edo politics for head like gala

futuregovernor:
Who is Oshiomole,why should you be scare of him! Lazy zombies will come here and comments rubbish

helinues:
This news must be from Oshiomole's camp

I never read of any Nigeria governor not seeking for second term except if the person is incapacitated