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Chris Nehikhare, a former Publicity Secretary for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, says that former Governor Godwin Obaseki is not on the run and is still willing to answer questions from anti-corruption agencies if they need to.
He said this on Tuesday in Benin when reporters asked him questions.
Nehikhare said that the previous governor is providing his successor, Monday Okpebholo, the “space and opportunity to prove his worth to the people of the state.”
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He stated, “Former Governor Obaseki’s presence in Edo would make Governor Okpebholo’s administration uneasy because Obaseki doesn’t want him to be compared to how well he did in office.”
“He is not hiding, and if anyone wants him, including the EFCC, ICPC, and others, they may write to him and he would do what they ask.
“Obaseki is studying abroad for his fellowship, and there is a government in Edo.” His work is not as good as Okpebholo’s right now.
“Governor Obaseki is not going back to Benin to run for Senate or any other office like other governors have done in the past.” He has held the highest office in Edo and will continue to do so with respect.
Nehikhare told people in Edo to ignore the relentless criticism from the All Progressives Congress (APC), which he said blames Obaseki every day. He stated that the former governor made important contributions to the state’s growth.