Edo Governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo on Sunday, accused the outgoing Governor, Godwin Obaseki, of doing the whole lot conceivable to frustrate a relaxed transition of energy forward of his swearing-in on Tuesday. This used to be a response to Obaseki’s previous remark on Friday that he’s but to get the ask over for the swearing-in rite of Okpebholo, scheduled for Tuesday.
This used to be disclosed in a remark signed by means of his media aide, Godspower Inegbe, and made to be had to newsmen in Abuja. Recall that Obaseki had alleged that the governor-elect and his celebration, the All Progressives Congress, have been making plans his starting with out consulting or involving the condition executive within the arrangements.
The governor condemned the deliberate motion, which he mentioned used to be lawless.
Reacting, Okpebholo slammed Obaseki, describing his utterances as reckless.
In step with him, one of these remark will have to now not be coming from a person who has but to playground a choice to congratulate his successor lengthy next the election has ended.
The remark learn: “Once more, Obaseki additionally claimed that Senator Okpebholo didn’t ask over him to the starting slated for upcoming Tuesday. That is funnyamusing, absurd, and questionable. Since Okpebholo used to be declared the winner, Obaseki has hired each and every method to frustrate a relaxed switch of energy.
“As a sitting governor, Obaseki will have to inform Edo nation and Nigerians if he has ever invited the governor-elect to Executive Area for a gathering or a excursion as a accountable guy. Has Obaseki known as Senator Okpebholo to congratulate him since he received the election?
“We urge Edo people to disregard Obaseki’s reckless statements and support the incoming administration of Senator Okpebholo to remedy the many wrongs of this government.”
Proceeding, Okpebholo mentioned that Obaseki had now not been viewable within the Executive Area 72 hours sooner than his legit leaving from place of work.