Tinubu tells citizens of Edo not to vote for Obaseki (video)

4 years ago

Current national leader of the All Progressives Congress Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu has stated that citizens of Edo State should not vote for the incumbent governor Godwin Obaseki.

Tinubu who previously served as the Governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007 made this declaration on Tuesday, September 15th.

Tinubu who is among the heavyweights in Nigerian politics stated that Obaseki is not the right man for Edo State.

Tinubu’s message about Obaskei came about on a live interview on Television continental (TVC)

Tinubu said, “I want to appeal as a committed democrat and a leader of all democrats to our conscience and commitment to democracy, on the forthcoming election in Edo state, to reject Godwin Obaseki.

“I have suffered with many others to bring about this democratic regime, that today, we are enjoying in the country. Then, Godwin Obaseki didn’t participate in any aspect of the struggle to enshrine democracy in the country

“Therefore, he could not understand the value and the pains associated with this democratic struggle.”

He accused Obaseki of going against the ideals of democracy by “preventing” some state lawmakers from being sworn in when the house of assembly was in crisis.

“He demonstrated the act of dictatorship, lack of respect for rule of law, lack of respect for you the people who voted for those legislators prevented from being sworn-in.”

“Today, he now comes back as a democrat wanting you to vote for him. Please, I appeal to you, reject him. Like he rejected the 14 members, you should reject him at the polls.”

Watch Tinubu’s interview below