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General News of Wednesday, 27 May 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

No man can stop me from returning as Edo State's Governor - Obaseki

Godwin Obaseki Godwin Obaseki

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has expressed confidence that the crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state cannot prevent him from winning a second term in office.

Speaking on Channels Television's Sunrise Daily, Obaseki stated that no one can stop him because his power comes from God.

“I am not a violent person. But I am confident that the way I got into power is the same way I will return.

“God gave me power. If he wants me to return I will continue. No man can stop me. Power comes from God", he said.

On the crisis rocking the APC in Edo State, the governor said:

“We have always canvassed for peace. What are the issues in Edo and what are the issues that cannot be resolved in a democracy? Our concern is to use the resources of the people to develop the state.

“This shouldn’t lead to bloodshed. We will not accept to be cowed and intimidated because some people think that they can manipulate rules and cut corners.

When asked if the resources of Edo State was used to enable him to become governor, Obaseki said:

"I have friends with resources. I worked for eight years behind the scene before I became governor.

“So all that insinuations about using somebody’s resources…I became Governor on the platform of the party and I am grateful for it.

“It does not matter whether it is direct or indirect (primaries), I will win."