Outgoing Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has issued a stern warning to incoming Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, emphasizing that prioritizing politics over security could lead to significant challenges for the state.<\/p>\n
Obaseki delivered this message during a recent security briefing in Benin with key state security officials.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy advice to the incoming administration is to take security seriously and never prioritize politics over security.<\/p>\n
\u201cCitizens deserve a safe environment, and if politics overshadows security, there will be problems,\u201d Obaseki said.<\/p>\n
Reflecting on his administration\u2019s achievements, Obaseki highlighted how his team has strengthened Edo\u2019s security architecture since 2016, positioning the state as one of Nigeria\u2019s safest regions for living and business.<\/p>\n
Through strategic partnerships with security agencies and heavy investment in technology, his administration documented and responded to incidents statewide, fostering a climate that attracted investors and fueled economic growth.<\/p>\n
He attributed Edo\u2019s improved security landscape to a collaborative approach with security agencies, urging the incoming administration to build on these foundations.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve shown it\u2019s possible with the right people and resources. Now, we need all stakeholders on board to secure our state\u2014and ultimately, our nation,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Obaseki\u2019s message leaves a clear mandate for Okpebholo: put security above politics to sustain Edo State\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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