The ambition of the incumbent Governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki, to make a return journey to Government House, Benin city, has been scuttled by his disqualification to contest the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries, ahead of the September 2020 governorship election.
Obaseki’s disqualification was announced by Chairman of the party’s screening committee, Jonathan Ayuba, while submitting the report to to the National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole, in Abuja on Friday.
Ayuba said the outgoing Governor was screened out due to a faulty certificate.
Reacting to the development, former Aviation Minister, Fani-Kayode said Adams Oshiomhole, National Chairman of APC was a formidable adversary and a skillful fighter.
In a tweet, Fani-Kayode wrote: “One of the most important virtues in life is LOYALTY. Never bite the finger that fed you.
“Obaseki has learnt this lesson the hard way. I have known Oshiomole for years. He is a formidable adversary, a skilful fighter and a tough cookie. Obaseki could never have outmanoeuvred him.”
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