Edo: “Obaseki Don Collect”; Residents Mock Governor As Convoy Got Trapped In Flooded Road

By Ayodele Oni

Residents of Benin City, Edo State, have continued to mock their Governor, Godwin Obaseki, whose convoy of vehicles got trapped in a terribly flooded road on Saturday along Benin/Sapele road.

As members of his entourage looked on helplessly,  tye gathered crowd, excitedly mocked the Governor. “Obaseki don collect, Governor, you don collect”, they happily shouted at him.

Patrick Eholor, President of One Love Foundation, in a statement said Governor Obaseki has become victim of his own tragic failure in governance.

“Money and corruption are ruining the land, crooked politicians betray the working man, pocketing the profits and treating us like sheep, and we’re tired of hearing promises that we know they’ll never keep.

“It is rainy season out there and there are no good roads in Benin City. Godwin Obaseki was a victim of himself yesterday. Obaseki has so far enslaved the Edo people and himself at the same time.

“He has enslaved the people who gave him a ladder to climb so he can get to the top. Now he hates the people who made him.

“Nemesis certainly awaits him, because he who defecate on the bush path shall meet the flies on his returns”, Dr Chief Patrick Osagie Eholor senior advocate of the masses wrote.

John Mayaki, Obaseki’s former aide, now a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said in a letter to the Governor; “It’s heartening to witness firsthand the absolute mastery of your administration in addressing critical issues such as flooding.

“Your recent escapade through the floodwaters was nothing short of a grand spectacle, undoubtedly leaving you with unforgettable memories of how poorly our infrastructure holds up during the rainy season.

“But while your convoy may have triumphed in conquering these waterlogged roads, it pains me to think of the countless citizens who endure these conditions daily, with little to no relief in sight.

“As a concerned citizen, I must applaud your government’s unparalleled ability to turn the streets into veritable swimming pools. I can only imagine the delight your convoy experienced while wading through the murky waters, as our homes and livelihoods submerged under the relentless torrents.

“Indeed, your administration’s inaction on this recurring issue has been nothing short of astounding. Year after year, our citizens are subjected to the whims of the floods, and yet your government continues to showcase its unwavering dedication to inertia and lack of foresight.

“While your convoy’s aquatic adventure may have provided you with a fleeting taste of the difficulties faced by ordinary citizens, let us not forget that your privileged position affords you the luxury of escaping these conditions as soon as the cameras stop rolling.

“Oh, how we long for the day when our leadership would prioritize the welfare of the people over political grandstanding and self-aggrandizement. But alas, it seems that your government’s primary concern lies in photo ops and publicity stunts, rather than addressing the genuine issues affecting the lives of Edo citizens.

“I implore you, dear Governor, to take a moment to reflect on the stark contrast between your convoy’s escapades and the daily struggles faced by the people you were elected to serve. The floods are not a momentary inconvenience for us; they are a symbol of your administration’s failure to protect and uplift its citizens.

“As the rainy season continues to wreak havoc on our state, I hope that your convoy’s thrilling experience will serve as a wake-up call for you and your administration. It is time to set aside the theatrics and take concrete action to address the root causes of these perennial floods.”