'We go show you' - Nigerians lambast Obaseki for denying Obi campaign venue

Nigerians have expressed their disappointment at the Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki following his refusal to allow the Labour Party hold their presidential rally in the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin city.

Speaking in an interview with Channels Television, on Friday, November 11, Obaseki stated that the refusal of the state to grant the Labour Party usage of the stadium was due to the late notice from the party.

According to him, the facilities at the stadium were still new and still under warranty as issued by the contractors who built the facility.

He said:

“The tracks for that stadium are still under warranty. “The pitch has to be maintained in a certain mold. So it’s not just another facility you can use without preparing.”

However, when asked why the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, was able to use the facility for a rally on Saturday, October 22, he noted that;

“The only reason why we allowed the PDP rally was because it was also used as an opportunity to commission that facility. Otherwise, most other rallies are held in other large grounds around the city.”

Reacting to his comment, some Nigerians insisted that his actions were deliberated and premeditated.

@IjeleWills said: "Baba, after all the stuttering and shalaye, forget any future political aspirations.

"Edo stood by you when the gang-up was against you, but this is how you pay them back? Sorry Sir, great Edo shall neither forgive not forget this injury done today."

@ItzXBofficial said: "That was why he quickly changed the topic when Seun said "the people said they are going to show you". You could see the fear on his face. He himself is a firsthand witness of the power of the people, because that is the reason he is Edo Gov today.

Watch the video below;

Why we did not approve the stadium in Benin-City for Labour Party. - Godwin Obaseki, Edo State Governor

"I expected more from the Labour party; I thought they were more serious," he says.#PoliticsToday#CTVTweets pic.twitter.com/nF7Yf6iPqF

— Channels Television (@channelstv) November 11, 2022