Politics
I Cannot Be Blackmailed Out Of Supporting Okpebholo – Mayaki
A former Chief Press Secretary to ex-Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, Mr. John Mayaki, has reaffirmed his unflinching support for Governor Monday Okpebholo, saying, “no amount of scheming, opposition, or unfounded accusations will deter me”.
“I have written opinion articles, authored news stories and written feature analysis on Edo state politics, the governor and the government and have never claimed to have been doing so on behalf of the governor. He said, “all my publications are done with my name on them, as either a farmer, a former CPS or any other title as I wish to bear and not as a government official and so, the statement from the CPS is childish, mischievous and belittling of such an office.
“I have also, and on several occasions written for the President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed and his aides have not attempted to gag me or think I want to take their job. I have a right to my opinions and nobody, no matter how highly placed can gag me. Anyways, should the CPS not be happy since these statements are pro-Governor Monday Okpebholo?
“Particularly, I have challenged the CPS to specify the very statement I issued, and where I purportedly spoke on behalf of government or the governor, he’s yet to do that. Unfortunately, am sure someone misguided and misadvised him or else, that statement was completely unwarranted and an abuse of his office”.
In a statement on Tuesday, Mayaki said, I quite understand the desperation fueling the gang-up from the crying Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who suffered a resounding defeat at the hands of Senator Monday Okpebholo. Their inability to accept the will of the people is understandable just as I also understand that when you beat a child, you cannot stop him or her from crying. The PDP can cry from now till eternity, but let me make one thing clear, there is no mandate for them to recover. None.
“As for those running from pillar to post, trembling at my support for the governor, thinking I have come to take food off their plates, you have missed the point entirely. My allegiance is rooted in a higher purpose and that is to see Edo state flourish under Governor Monday Okpebholo’s leadership – not a personal gain. I do not suport for rewards; I support for progress.
“And to those with a sense of entitlement to government appointments, here is my advice; disabuse yourselves of such delusions. Leadership is not an all-comer affairs, and not everyone will be appointed into government just as am not expecting any. Fighting against me or attempting to dissuade my support won’t secure you a spot. Governance is about service, not handouts.
“My commitment to Edo state saw me in the trenches for the last 8 years checkmating Governor Obaseki to ensure he does the right thing. It’s all about patriotism, not politics. Elections have come and gone, and it’s time for governance. Whether or not I cast my vote for the governor, my priority is to contribute to the growth of my state and add value to its leadership. What I stand for is simple: what can I do for Edo, not what can Edo do for me.
“Therefore, no amount of petty scheming or baseless attacks can sway me. My resolve is unshakable, my focus is also unyielding, and my dedication to Governor Monday Okpebholo’s leadership remains absolute. Let the PDP and their enablers brace themselves for more disappointment because nothing, absolutely nothing, will stop me”, Mayaki declared.
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