By David Kabiyesi
The executive Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has raised alarm over plots by ex-governor, Adams Oshiomhole to champion his impeachment from office, iwitneslive.com can report.
Feelers from Benin revealed that there are alleged plans by Oshiomhole and his cronies to begin a move to impeach the state Governor if People Democratic Party (PDP) loses in Saturday’s House of Assembly polls.
Speaking in Benin over the weekend, Governor Obaseki, however, expressed confidence in the ability of Edo people to rise against Oshiomhole’s plans and defend democracy.
“The recent statement by former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, on the fate of Governor Godwin Obaseki in Edo State House of Assembly polls exposes his insidious plan to oust the current governor through impeachment.
“We are, however, confident that, as it happened in 2020 when Edo people stood with the governor despite the bullying and intimidation by Oshiomhole and his paymasters, Edo people will again rise in defense of the governor at the polls on Saturday, March 11; vote massively for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and elect a House controlled by the party.
“It is curious that it is Oshiomhole, who has come forward with the agenda of the APC and not any of the candidates. One wonders if Oshiomhole will be a member of the Edo State House of Assembly after the polls. This points to who and where instructions will be issued from if the party’s candidates are mistakenly elected into the House.” Obaseki said in a statement.
Oshiomhole is yet to respond to the accusation.
