Edo Governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo on Sunday, accused the outgoing Governor, Godwin Obaseki, of doing all the things attainable to frustrate a peaceable transition of energy forward of his swearing-in on Tuesday. This was a response to Obaseki’s earlier assertion on Friday that he’s but to get the invite for the swearing-in ceremony of Okpebholo, scheduled for Tuesday.
This was disclosed in a press release signed by his media aide, Godspower Inegbe, and made accessible to newsmen in Abuja. Recall that Obaseki had alleged that the governor-elect and his celebration, the All Progressives Congress, had been planning his inauguration with out consulting or involving the state authorities within the preparations.
The governor condemned the deliberate motion, which he stated was lawless.
Reacting, Okpebholo slammed Obaseki, describing his utterances as reckless.
In line with him, such a press release shouldn’t be coming from a person who has but to position a name to congratulate his successor lengthy after the election has ended.
The assertion learn: “Once more, Obaseki additionally claimed that Senator Okpebholo didn’t invite him to the inauguration slated for subsequent Tuesday. That is laughable, absurd, and questionable. Since Okpebholo was declared the winner, Obaseki has employed each means to frustrate a peaceable switch of energy.
“As a sitting governor, Obaseki ought to inform Edo folks and Nigerians if he has ever invited the governor-elect to Authorities Home for a gathering or a tour as a accountable man. Has Obaseki referred to as Senator Okpebholo to congratulate him since he received the election?
“We urge Edo folks to ignore Obaseki’s reckless statements and help the incoming administration of Senator Okpebholo to treatment the various wrongs of this authorities.”
Persevering with, Okpebholo acknowledged that Obaseki had not been seen within the Authorities Home 72 hours earlier than his official departure from workplace.