The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has refuted reports in certain quarters that he has concluded plans to dump the All Progressives Congress, APC ahead of the coming Edo governorship election.
The governor refuted the claim while speaking at a meeting with a campaign group ‘Obaseki Mandate’ in Abuja on Tuesday.
Obaseki maintained that he will achieve his second tenure on the platform of his party, the APC.
He said the rumours that he has plans to defect to another party if APC failed to give him the ticket during the primaries on June 22 is untrue.
He however urged citizens and residents of the State to support those with a proven track record in public service, adding that he was humbled by the kind gesture of supporters who paid for his forms.
“Several of my supporters had expressed interest in paying for my expression of interest and nomination forms on any platform I choose.
“But I had made up my mind to stick to the platform which brought me into office to serve the Edo people, which is the All Progressives Congress,” he added.
The DAILY VENDOR recalled that Obaseki has been at loggerheads with the APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole.
Obaseki presented his Expression of Interest Forms to President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday.
Addressing State House Correspondents on the purpose of the visit, he said, “Even though Buhari is a father, it would be wrong to assume or take things for granted, so I have to formally inform him.”
He however said the president has assured him of his support.
Speaking on his rift with Oshiomhole, he said the former governor took his current position because he was not properly guided.
