Obaseki Desperate, Will Harm Anyone For Power -Okunbo

Governor Godwin Obaseki is desperate and confused in his efforts towards winning the forthcoming governorship election, Captain Hosa Okunbo, arguably the richest man in Edo State has said.

Responding to the governor’s claim of a plot orchestrated by himself and Comrade Adams Oshiomhole to reign anarchy in the state using thugs, Okunbo in a statement denied the claim even as he chided the governor for making false accusations against the citizens of the state.

The Special Adviser to the governor, Crusoe Osagie had made the inferences in a press statement issued earlier on Monday.

Responding through his senior technical executive, Mrs. Denise Onu, Capt. Hosa said:

“While the claims are outright ridiculous, false and mischievous, the intention behind them was/is to embarrass these respected sons and leaders of Edo State and lower their reputation in the estimation of right-thinking and reasonable members of the society.

“It is unfortunate that at a time when resources are dwindling and when there is need  for public enlightenment on health related issues, Crusoe Osagie has misdirected his attention and state resources toward baseless personal attacks on perceived enemies of his principal.

“Without any iota of doubt, these malicious and careless statements by Crusoe Osagie were endorsed by his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki, on whose behalf he spoke and still speaks as his spokesperson.

“While the statement is baseless and unfair, it betrays desperation on the part of the entire Edo State Government under Governor Godwin Obaseki. The statement also suggests cluelessness as to how to peacefully and maturely engage with emerging political issues ahead of the September 19 governorship election.

“The point is hereby made that Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo, in particular, is a man of peace whose patience is legendary. Therefore, they could not be talking about him in the context they did without answering to their indiscretion in making the outlandish and defamatory claims.

“Judging by the recent history and timelines of violence in the State on the watch of Governor Godwin Obaseki to cow opponents, the consensus is that through Crusoe Osagie, the State Government and its officials, had actually talked about their failure to ensure the peace, safety and security of the people of Edo State.”

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