Buhari’s Endorsement Sets Obaseki On Effortless Primary Election

Yesterday, progressive Edo people were agog upon hearing that President Buhari had endorse the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki for a second term, the President in a report acknowledged Godwin Obaseki’s sterling performance, noting that the Governor deserved re-election

Gov. Godwin Obaseki is seeking for second term on the platform of the APC; however the reinstated National Chairman of the Party, Adams Oshiomhole does not support the Governor’s second term ambition; Adams Oshiomhole seems to have found his feet and voice again since the passing of President Buhari’s former Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari who reportedly saved Oshiomhole’s ass when he almost got booted out from office few months ago

A popular adage says that “a dog about to get missing, does not hear the whistle of its master”

Yesterday’s presidential endorsement ought to have sent a signal to Oshiomhole’s camp that the Presidency, Edo people and the rest of the Nigerian community are satisfied with Gov. Obaseki’s performance and as such, the Gov. should be given an effortless platform, particularly at the primaries level for re-election

The art of godfatherism is no longer a feasible political system in Edo State; the resolve of Edo people to support Godwin Obaseki for second term is hinged on his overwhelming report card, ranging from his institutional reforms, civil service revamp, human capital and infrastructural development, increased IGR and the savings culture that the Obaseki-led administration has been able to achieve in 3 years

A return to an era when politics was seen as a means to an earn rather than service to the people is an impossible objective in Edo State

Godwin Obaseki represents the new and reformed political system we have long yearned for in Edo State; resistance from unpopular quarters and Oshiomhole’s withdrawn support for the performing Governor clearly indicates their desire to take us back to the days of the dogs

President Buhari is the national leader of the APC, his intentions and recommendations are a sine qua non for the growth of the Party, Buhari’s endorsement of the Edo State Governor should naturally pave the way for a smooth and effortless primaries in June especially as there are no match for the Governor amongst aspirants seeking to replace him

As the primary election approaches, Edo people are determined to remain on the path of progress, prosperity and good governance institutionalized by the Obaseki-led administration; hence the endorsement by Mr. President is seen as a very timely and invaluable one, setting the Governor on an effortless path in the primary election and by extension solidifying the very essence of governance in Edo State – the people

Edo people are thankful to President Buhari for providing purposeful leadership, standing by the people at a very critical political era in Edo, his endorsement which sets Obaseki on effortless primary election path, suffices sufficiently in countering a situation that stands against good governance, development and implementation of pro-people policies of the Governor Godwin Obaseki in the last 3 years