“No matter the persuasion to join any political party, I will not.
I will continue to provide leadership for all Edo people.
We don’t need to join another political party to develop Edo State into a home for all.
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Edo State Governor, Mr.
Godwin Obaseki, has said he has no plans to join another political party.
Stating that his government is committed to ensuring a progressive and prosperous Edo State where all citizens will live life to the fullest.
He made the statement during a banquet in Benin City, as part of activities for this year’s Alaghodaro Summit.
He added that; “Our goal is to position Edo where it should be, as our State has been created to provide leadership for this country; that is how it has been and will always be.
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Obaseki said the Alaghodaro Summit had become a platform his administration uses to prepare the youths of the state for tomorrow’s leadership position.
According to him, “Our politics is being driven by data.
We will continue to do our best as a government to make life better for our people who trusted us with their votes.
“In the last five years, we have been laying foundation for the development of Edo State.
That era has passed and now, it’s time to move as fast as possible in developing the State as the challenges and barriers are handled.
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The former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Governor of Edo State, John- Odigie Oyegun commended the governor.
According to him, “Today, our youths are no longer traveling through the Mediterranean Sea as the governor has curbed the menace of irregular migration.
Our youths are now being prepared for the future with the use of technology.
“When Edo prospers, the nation will prosper; our artifacts and achievements are all over; this is what Alaghodaro is all about.
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Suzan O/NAN
‘I’ve no plans to join another political party’ – Obaseki