Don’t Be Intimidated, Obaseki Tells Electorate, Says Buhari Has Assured Of Peaceful Polls

Edo State Governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the September governorship election, Godwin Obaseki has urged his supporters not to be intimidated by the All Progressive Congress (APC) against turning out for the polls.

Addressing party faithful at the weekend during his campaign rally in Ovia South West L.G.A. of the state, Governor Obaseki roused the electorate, stating that the President, Muhammadu Buhari has assured of peaceful conduct of the polls.

“President Buhari has assured me that the Edo election will be peaceful. There will be peace in Edo; don’t be intimidated by the opposition, before, during and after the election,” said the Governor.

“They are not more than us in number; vote and make sure your vote counts. Stay back in your polling units to ensure they count your vote in your presence.

“To start with, after my reelection, I will construct the Udo access road, the Ofunama Road and the Nikorogha Road. The construction of these roads was hindered by godfathers who were disturbing me to share taxpayers’ money for their selfish interests.

“The forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state is about setting me free from the hands of those godfathers who never meant well for Edo people.

“These godfathers were hounding me over money meant for Edo’s development, they never wanted me to work for the people. Even with them on me, I still spread infrastructural projects across the state. Imagine me as governor without any godfather.

“Your turnout today is an indication that you are going to vote massively for the PDP, and when I return as governor, I will construct more roads, extend electricity to you, build more schools and employ and train more teachers from this locality.”