My major battle as governor of Edo state – Oshiomhole

Governor Adam Oshiomhole of Edo is currently preparing to leave the office for is successor, Godwin Obaseki, who he helped to install on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking about some of his experience, the governor said one thing he would be remembered for was his ability to wrestle and beat the most vicious godfathers in the state to win a second term as governor. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state He also beat these acclaimed godfathers with the emergence of Godwin Obaseki as both the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and winner of the recently concluded governorship election in the state.

Obaseki more competent than me – Adams Oshiomhole Edo is known to parade some known political bigwigs in the country and many of such politicians with national repute are members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Daily Trust reports that Oshiomhole, who will be leaving office on November 12, said: “I want to be remembered as a factory worker who worked and laboured as a daily paid worker in the most subordinates post in textile mill. “Rising to become leader of the textile union and eventually spending eight years as NLC president, then going back home to confront the most feared and vicious godfathers that monopolised Edo state. “I fought godfathers, which is essential to make way for liberal democracy.”

Epic dance, other activities herald presence of new Benin Oba The governor, who spoke in Abuja, said he visited President Muhammadu Buhari to invite him for a state visit to Edo to help inaugurate some projects, including a five-star hospital. He allayed fear that his successor could betray him saying he was not scared of the future relationship between him and Obaseki.