Edo 2024: “We Shall Deny Governor Obaseki  Use Of Federal Roads, Airports – Oshiomhole

By Akinwale Kasali

The momentum for the Edo 2024 Governorship Election is soaring with the two leading Political Parties in the State, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the All Progressives Congress,  APC,  firing shots at each other.

At the APC Campaign in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area in the State, Senator Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole stirred up the electorates by strongly criticizing the current administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki, saying it has failed beyond measures.

Oshiomhole didn’t hold back, as he fired warning shots at his former ‘godson’ Obaseki. He accused him of betraying the people’s trust and blocking the opposition from using public facilities that were funded by tax payers.

Oshiomhole, known for his fiery rhetoric, didn’t mince words as he warned Obaseki to change course or face the consequences.

His words, “If Obaseki continues on this path of pettiness, we will deny him the right to use Federal infrastructure like roads and airports,” Oshiomhole thundered, as he drew cheers from the crowd.

The former Edo State Governor reminded the gathering that during his tenure as governor, he  allowed PDP to use public facilities, a courtesy that Obaseki has refused to extend to the APC.

With the stakes high in the upcoming elections, Oshiomhole urged the people of Uromi to rally behind the APC and reject Obaseki, whom he accused of failing to deliver on key campaign promises, including the creation of 200,000 jobs, the construction of a mini-stadium, and the development of the Gelegele seaport.

In the same vein,  APC’s Deputy Governorship candidate, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, echoed Oshiomhole’s sentiments, declaring this election a “must-win” for the party.

The crowd roared in agreement as Senator Monday Okpebholo, the APC Governorship candidate, took the stage to outline his five-point agenda for Uromi.

He promised to tackle insecurity, revamp the education system, improve infrastructure, enhance healthcare, and boost agricultural development.

The rally in Uromi was more than just a political gathering, it was also a clarion call for change, as Oshiomhole led the charge and Okpebholo promising to be a “governor of the people,” the APC is poised to make a powerful push in the battle for Edo State’s future.