Prince Kassim Afegbua, a chieftain of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) and former Commissioner for Information in Edo state has vowed to openly work against Governor Godwin Obaseki, the party’s candidate for the September 19 governorship election in Edo state.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with Daily Independent, Afegbua who was one of the Spokesmen of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council in the 2019 general election also said he is not afraid of being suspended from the PDP as long as he speaking the truth and fighting for the interest of his people in Okpella.

While faulting the leadership of the party for ignoring loyal PDP members and endorsing Governor Obaseki who joined the party less than a month ago, Afegbua who accused Governor Obaseki of marginalizing his community also said he will work for Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who has promised to develop Okpella within six months of assuming office.

“My suspension won’t change the verdict of history. They cannot suspend my votes and those of my Okpella people who know me too well that I am not fighting for my pocket, but for the overall good of the community. If Okpella has beautiful roads, life would be less stressful to live”.

“Imagine the irony of our democracy, it is those who are less than two weeks old that are pushing my ward executives to suspend me. Isn’t that funny that those who just joined the party through the backdoor with plenty dollar rains, are those pushing for my suspension. I am so proud of an average Okpella person, the spirit of camaraderie and solidarity is profound this time. We cannot be fooled. We need roads, and other infrastructure”.

“Ize-Iyamu has told me the first six months in office, he will give immediate attention to our roads and schools. I believe him because he knows the workings of government. Since Governor Obaseki has failed, let us try another hand who will give us attention”.

“Suspension or no suspension, my position remains intact, that Okpella people will reject Obaseki at the polls. Any Okpella person still campaigning for Obaseki in the face of this neglect and abandonment should have himself properly examined”.

Also speaking on whether Governor Obaseki has performed well to merit another term in office, Afegbua said “Talking about performance, I am yet to see any legacy project. In four years, not a single hospital built. The General hospitals in the state that were initially renovated by the Oshiomhole administration have gone back to their old decrepit ways because of lack of use”.

“Doctors are fleeing Edo in droves, nurses are also leaving. Not a single Doctor has been recruited, ditto for nurses. Education is also a big minus because no teachers in schools. We used to come third in WASC and NECO exams, but now we are in the realm of 16th position. That’s unacceptable”.

“In Okpella where I come from, a Secondary School has been closed down because of lack of teachers. In most secondary schools in Edo, school teachers are in short supply, 4, 3, 5 teachers in an entire school. Just look at Edo flooding after rainfall. The drains in Benin City were due for desilting since March 2017, but the Governor is busy fighting political wars and abandoning governance. Benin is flooded every time there is rain. Look at the Ogbe stadium that he renovated”.

“A colossal N6b was used for that purpose. Half of that can build you a brand new stadium. So this is our predicament. We need to rally round Pastor Ize-Iyamu to restore political calm and peace. Let us bid Obaseki bye bye for now. We are tired of his combative style. Let’s try another hand in Ize-Iyamu and see what he will offer” he said.
https://www.independent.ng/afegbua-vows-to-work-against-obaseki/

Obaseki is just a wicked ugly guy, sooner or later he would cause another chaos in PDP

Why hijack party structure in the state because you paid 6billion to the tax collectors party chief in Abuja


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Good guy.

There are no good guys or bad guys in politics,. They are all the same.

Reading this clown will make u feel he has his people at heart.. nigg.a don't give a damn, he's after his pocket too

why men from Edo dey ugly??

Politics is a game of interest, just tell us pastor Iyamu has given you your share and leave all these promises from Iyamu.

solmus:




Obaseki is just a wicked ugly guy, sooner or later he would cause another chaos in PDP

Why hijack party structure in the state because you paid 6billion to the tax collectors party chief in Abuja


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FYI, Afegbua is speaking the minds of some people in that state.

Some PDP members don't like him even in that Edo state but because he has the treasury of the state and PDP also wants to take over the state, they just have to tolerate him & his aggressive attitude.

When he loses the election, those PDP members will distance themselves from him & he'll become political orphan.

Well, I see him and oshiomhole reconciling in the nearest future.

“Ize-Iyamu has told me the first six months in office, he will give immediate attention to our roads and schools. I believe him because he knows the workings of government. Since Governor Obaseki has failed, let us try another hand who will give us attention”.

I actually like the bolded.
That is what democracy should be like.
Not voting for the same party all the time.

This is what abia people should do.

A good politician follows the direction of the people, Afegbua has just missed this one. The people that would do the vote don't even know Kassim Afegbua or read his write-up on the pages of the newspapers. I have never seen Afegbua in podium given an opportunity to make a campaign speech for a political party as a bigwig apart from using is pen and tv interviews which are not even attractive anyway. He is assuming too much influence that he doesn't deserve to himself. He is neither here nor there all for his pocket, i pity Apc and Pdp.

BENZINA:
A good politician follows the direction of the people, Afegbua has just missed this one. The people that would do the vote don't even know Kassim Afegbua or read his write-up on the pages of the newspapers. I have never seen Afegbua in podium given an opportunity to make a campaign speech for a political party as a bigwig apart from using is pen and tv interviews which are not even attractive anyway. He is assuming too much influence that he doesn't deserve to himself. He is neither here nor there all for his pocket, i pity Apc and Pdp.

You are ignorant of grassroot politicking

BENZINA:
A good politician follows the direction of the people, Afegbua has just missed this one. The people that would do the vote don't even know Kassim Afegbua or read his write-up on the pages of the newspapers. I have never seen Afegbua in podium given an opportunity to make a campaign speech for a political party as a bigwig apart from using is pen and tv interviews which are not even attractive anyway. He is assuming too much influence that he doesn't deserve to himself. He is neither here nor there all for his pocket, i pity Apc and Pdp.

Direction of wailers and tax Collectors

6bn to renovate a stadium by a supposed technocrat. It is really WA.
Obaseki will be roundly judged by Edo people with their votes not on social media or by propaganda and force.
They will vote wisely. The forgotten men and women in the villages.will speak loud and clear on that day. They do not have social media. But Nigerians will hear them loud and clear September 19

new2012:
Good guy.

There are no good guys or bad guys in politics,. They are all the same.

Reading this clown will make u feel he has his people at heart.. nigg.a don't give a damn, he's after his pocket too

And you this clown's comment represent your political sentimental die had political jobber. Use your sense the man has a valid point if the partisan politics has not formatted that organs up stair .

Wiseandtrue:

How much did Ize Iyamu pay to have the APC ticket

It's left for the people of Edo to pick the lesser evil

22 million for nominations fee

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Afegbua is joining the winning team

Kassim Afegbua is at liberty to campaign for his choice candidate, Oshiomole already did the ground work for Obaseki.

Hear him out:

“He has been part of the tradition, he knows the vision, he knows the mission, he knows the target, he knows the challenges and he knows how to overcome them... but the other guy, Ize-Iyamu, he has a very interesting lifestyle”

Fuckkk Off Niggarrr.

Who gives a damn about the spokesman of a Dictator, Ibrahim Babangida who annulled the most peaceful ,free and fair election in the country.

Bad apples like him should perpetually stay away from democratic discourse.

Maxymilliano:
Kassim Afegbua is at liberty to campaign for his choice candidate, Oshiomole already did the ground work for Obaseki.

Hear him out:

“He has been part of the tradition, he knows the vision, he knows the mission, he knows the target, he knows the challenges and he knows how to overcome them... but the other guy, Ize-Iyamu, he has a very interesting lifestyle”

Say no to Tax collectors

Who know this one

Wiseandtrue:

How much did Ize Iyamu pay to have the APC ticket

It's left for the people of Edo to pick the lesser evil

How much did you offer the tax collectors before 3 credit Gov was handed the Govship ticket?

adekolaelect:
And you this clown's comment represent your political sentimental die had political jobber. Use your sense the man has a valid point if the partisan politics has not formatted that organs up stair .

Thanks bro, you're right with the insults- it shows how you were raised. Not my fault though!

Why are Edo people so cute like this?

Kassim Afegbua anger is that he(Afegbua), was not consulted or carried along on Obaseki's decamped to Pdp. Yet, he proud himself about conscience, does he have one? No! It is clear he has gone to join his Afemai club to save his former paymaster and tribe's man but not conscience.
He brags about numerous calls he receives from party members and friends to dissuade him from assisting the opposition. These are just gra gra and an attempt to raise the price for his pocket.

Kasssim afegbua is only playing afemai ethnic politics that's all.

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