Edo Election: APC is reckless, if they take over Edo state it is finished – Obaseki

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has reiterated that he stands by his statement calling the upcoming September 21 Edo governorship election a “do-or-die” affair, despite receiving heavy criticism, particularly from the opposition.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics TodayObaseki defended his stance, stating that if the All Progressives Congress (APC) wins, it would be disastrous for Edo people.

He accused the APC of planning to rig the election and warned that the people of the state would resist such efforts. Obaseki also expressed doubts about the impartiality of the police , accusing them of bias ahead of the election.

According to him; “It’s a do-or-die affair because if they do, we die, the level of impunity, the level of recklessness we see in the opposition party if they take over Edo state, is finished – that is the end.

“If you see the evidence of what they have done, the blatant way they have gone about it. It is like they forget that the police are being funded by taxpayers’ money, Nigerians taxpayers’ money. They should just be a bit more professional and unbiased,” he said.