The Governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki on Saturday, warned that he would not allow certain politicians that feel they own the state to intimidate or bully him out of office.
Speaking from London, the Governor said
“They think they can determine who will be governor, they do not have the right; that right is solely resident in God and the people. If God said I will be governor, nobody can stop me, I will not be intimidated.
"We needed law and order and without law and order, you cannot attract investment and without investments, you cannot create jobs. Sorry, we cannot allow a situation where a few individuals mount roadblocks and collect money”, he warned.
Obaseki and his estranged benefactor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole have been ensued in prolong cold war. It climaxed recently when only nine State House of Assembly members-elect, believed to be loyal to the Governor secretly inaugurated and elected their leaders, leaving out 15 others. The 15 members-elect are reportedly loyal to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Few days after, two members were inaugurated by the Assembly, thus depleting the number of lawmakers on Oshimhole's camp.
The leadership tussle in the state is believed to be threatening Obaseki's quest for second term as indications have emerged that Oshiomhole may work against him clinching the party's ticket.
