Obaseki Confident Wike’s Fallout Won’t Affect PDP in Edo Governorship Election

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed confidence that his political differences with Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, will not hinder the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the upcoming governorship election on Saturday.

Wike, who played a significant role in Obaseki’s 2020 re-election campaign against All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has since distanced himself from Obaseki and declared that he will not support the PDP candidate, Asue Ighodalo, in this election.

In an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Obaseki addressed concerns over Wike’s stance, asserting that the people of Edo are capable of making their own electoral decisions.

“He (Wike) came to get Edo people to vote for me, right? Wow! Edo people are not that dumb; they know who to vote for,” Obaseki stated. “They don’t require the services of an outsider to make their decisions. Edo people will make their decisions this time because they know what they want.”

Reflecting on his political journey, Obaseki noted that he has no regrets over his fallout with political figures like Adams Oshiomhole and his deputy, Philip Shaibu. He suggested that some politicians may be unhappy with his governance approach, which prioritizes using state resources for the benefit of the people.

As the election draws near, Obaseki remains confident that the PDP will secure victory, supported by Edo residents who, he believes, understand the issues at stake.