By Kamil Opeyemi
Governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has said the process of choosing his successor ahead of the Governorship election in 2024 must reflect fairness, equity, and a sense of inclusion, as his administration’s focus is to finish strong.
The governor, who disclosed this while addressing journalists on Friday, said it is not his place to determine, “appoint or anoint” his successor.
“I am not in the position now to determine, appoint or anoint a successor.
“All I know is that in the process of seeking my successor, there must be fairness, equity, and a sense of inclusion because our goal is to keep Edo as one.
“The important thing for us as an administration is for us to finish strong and complete everything we told Edo people we would do for them during our campaigns,’’ Obaseki told newsmen in Benin
Speaking about his relationship with his deputy, Mr Philip Shaibu, the governor said: “I have nothing personal against the deputy governor and never had. For me, the issues are very straightforward,” Obaseki said.
The electoral umpire in the country, INEC had during the week announced that the Edo governorship election will be held on September 21, 2024.