Babajide a veteran journalist, while speaking on the popular program “Journalist Hangout” on TVC news Friday August 7, made a stunning revelation about the forthcoming governorship election in Edo state, says all political parties should shown violence because election is not a do or die affair.
Babajide while reacting said “ I have to say I have my fears about these forthcoming election, and I hope my fears does not come past. As we can see the shenanigans in Edo state it is now visible that it is no more Oshiomole against Obaseki, it is now PDP against APC which could be devastating in the light of the politics going on now.
Obaseki himself divided the APC, because all the lawmakers in Edo state belong to the APC but he divided them by inaugurating some lawmakers, and refusing to inaugurate others. Right now as it stands 17 lawmakers have decided to align with the APC and just 7 lawmakers is with the Governor.
For me I think Obaseki should have averted these problem by just issuing another proclamation to inaugurate the 7th assembly, but he didn’t for the best reason known to him.
I feel it is majority that has usually carry the day, the Governor was unable to get the majority on his side, so he should have played his game wisely by inaugurating the remaining member. Now the majority have now decide to inaugurate themselves, and as we can see the AGF has directed the IGP Adamu to provide them with security.
I don’t think election should be do or die affair, and with the way Edo election is going we can’t assure the safety of the voters. For me either you belong to the APC or PDP, if you are caught disturbing the peace of the state, the person should be apprehended and dealt with massively.
What do you make of Babajide’s opinion that Obaseki should have issued another fresh proclamation to inaugurate the remaining members?
Is these not the end of the road for Governor Obaseki considering the backings APC is enjoying from the AGF and IGP?
Kindly drop your opinion in the comment box below
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