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Obaseki Starts Vacation As Okpebholo Takes Over Edo State Leadership
The immediate past governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has embarked on what he describes as a well-deserved post-tenure vacation.
This break, according to him, will give him the time to unwind and prioritize his health, with plans to undergo extended medical checks after the eight demanding years he spent leading the state.
This news was released by Crusoe Osagie, Obaseki’s longtime spokesperson, who issued a statement on Wednesday.
In the statement, Osagie conveyed the former governor’s gratitude to God and the people of Edo State and Nigeria, acknowledging the opportunity he had to serve.
Reflecting on his time in office, Obaseki expressed a deep appreciation for the support and trust shown to him throughout his administration, adding that his hopes for the future of the state remain strong.
He encouraged all Edo citizens, both in Nigeria and abroad, to remain optimistic and united, and to continue praying for the state’s peace, progress, and prosperity.
Obaseki concluded his two-term governorship on November 11, 2024, passing the mantle to the newly elected governor, Monday Okpebholo.
The transition marked the end of an administration that focused on various reforms, especially in areas such as public service, infrastructure, and education, as Obaseki sought to modernize Edo State.
His successor, Okpebholo, brings a fresh perspective to Edo’s leadership and secured his position after a closely contested election.
Okpebholo, representing the All Progressives Congress (APC), triumphed over key opponents including Asue Ighodalo of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party.
On Tuesday, Okpebholo was officially sworn in as the governor of Edo State.
It has been reported that Niger State and some northern states have come together and agreed to take down 979 forests in order to strengthen national security.
This was revealed by the Niger State Governor, represented by his deputy, Yakubu Garba, at the passing-out parade in Mutum Daya.
He also shared that the government will support in any way they can in order to achieve this and strengthen security in Nigeria.
“The state will make necessary arrangements to support and empower the Forest Guard families for their service to the nation. We will provide them with adequate healthcare insurance scheme.”
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
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