Ahead of the Edo 2020 Governorship election, incumbent Governor, Godwin Obaseki, made his rhetoric more aggressive as he declared that no man can stop his reemergence as the state Governor.
Obaseki made the comment while appearing as a guest on ChannelsTv programme Sunrise Daily on Wednesday.
“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.
While speaking on the ongoing rift in the state’s All Progressive Congress, Obaseki said he has always canvassed for peace
“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,” he added.
When asked if it’s not the resources of the people of Edo State that was used for him to become the 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.”
