Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has indicated that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) intends to arrest him once his term ends on November 14.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the EdoBEST National Results-Sharing Session on Thursday in Abuja, Obaseki claimed that he had received information concerning the EFCC’s plans to arrest and jail him for alleged fraud.<\/p>\n
He, on the other hand, stated that he is not frightened of being arrested or having his administration investigated, as he blamed the petitions filed against him on vendettas.<\/p>\n
Obaseki stated that he would use his time in EFCC’s custody to undertake study, emphasizing that he has nothing to conceal.<\/p>\n
He said, \u201cI hear that the EFCC will pick me up next week after my tenure. Wherever they keep me, I\u2019ll spend time doing research.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are many things we have done that can be described as legacy projects. I believe in Edo State. One of the enduring achievements is our focus on the Edo people and issues that matter to them, implementing necessary reforms.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy should I be afraid? I just focused on what I believe in, and today, you can see what has been accomplished. What happens after that is beyond my control. They can continue with their political witch-hunt and do all they can, to harm me. That\u2019s their problem.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not afraid; I\u2019m not worried. They\u2019ve written all sorts of unfounded petitions against me, and that\u2019s part of the challenge. In fact, I can even turn myself in if they call me \u2013 I have nothing to hide.\u201d<\/p>\n
The governor accused his opponents of being envious of his accomplishments during the last eight years, emphasizing that he has left a legacy in the South-South state.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou know how this country is. It\u2019s filled with bitterness, vendettas, and wickedness. Those who have opposed me in Edo State are cruel, very wicked, and filled with jealousy and envy because they cannot match the accomplishments we\u2019ve made in the past eight years.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut what\u2019s important is to focus on the people to improve Nigeria, as the suffering is excessive. We are privileged to make a difference, so let\u2019s focus on issues, not vendettas.<\/p>\n
\u201cReforming the bureaucracy is a priority. We focused on the people and the civil servants,\u201d he added<\/p>\n
It was announced that the Independent National Electoral Commission has pronounced Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress candidate, the winner of the Edo governorship election on September 21, 2024.<\/p>\n
Okpebholo received 291,667 votes, surpassing his closest competitor, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party, who received 247,274 votes, with Labour Party candidate Olumide Akpata trailing with 22,763 votes.<\/p>\n
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