Politics
Oshiomhole: Obaseki is Politically Finished After Election Loss
Adams Oshiomhole, former governor of Edo State and current senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, declared that Governor Godwin Obaseki is “politically dead” following the outcome of the recent governorship election in the state.
Oshiomhole made this statement during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, where he reflected on the election results and their significance for the political landscape in Edo.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced Monday that Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was the winner of the governorship race, marking a significant victory for the party.
Oshiomhole emphasized that the election results reflected the genuine will of the Edo people, who had chosen to back the APC’s candidate.
He pointed out that this electoral victory was a clear rejection of Obaseki’s leadership and marked the end of his political relevance in the state.
During the interview, Oshiomhole commented on statements made by the outgoing governor and others within the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
He criticized what he viewed as incendiary rhetoric, referencing remarks from PDP leaders that seemed to suggest a willingness to resort to violence in the electoral process.
Oshiomhole firmly stated that such behaviour was unacceptable, aligning himself with former President Goodluck Jonathan’s stance that no election is worth the blood of any citizen.
In particular, Oshiomhole called out Obaseki’s comments in a recent interview, where the governor suggested that the election was a do-or-die affair.
According to Oshiomhole, the people of Edo have made their decision through the ballot box, and by choosing Okpebholo, they have effectively ended Obaseki’s political career.
He reiterated that the election process was peaceful and democratic, underscoring the importance of respecting the voters’ choice.
Oshiomhole further highlighted that Monday Okpebholo, who had previously been elected as a senator, was now poised to serve as the next governor of Edo State.
The former governor concluded by expressing confidence in the incoming administration’s ability to lead the state effectively, describing the outcome as a victory for democracy and the will of the people.
Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South has warned that he might dump the All Progressives Congress (APC) if President Bola Tinubu fails to tackle Nigeria’s growing problems.
Speaking on Arise TV on Tuesday, Ndume, who has been openly critical of Tinubu’s administration, said he still believes the president can turn things around. But if that doesn’t happen, he won’t hesitate to leave the ruling party.
“If I choose to leave the APC, I won’t hide it from anyone,” Ndume said. He also expressed concern over the wave of defections into the APC, warning that the party could collapse under the weight of too many members.
“If Tinubu continues like this, no matter how many people or governors join the APC, it’s risky. When you overload a ship, it can sink the party,” he added.
Kenneth Okonkwo has fired back at Peter Obi, challenging him to explain how he was betrayed after he left the Labour Party. Speaking on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics, the former Labour Party Presidential Campaign Spokesman made it clear that while he worked for Obi, his loyalty was total.
“I never spoke to any politician or political party while I worked for him. I was 100% committed,” Okonkwo said. He explained that when he decided to step away, he made it public and stated clearly that he would no longer speak for Obi.
“People throwing words around don’t even understand what betrayal means,” he added, noting that whatever anyone says about him reflects who they are, not who he is. Okonkwo left the Labour Party in July 2024, following his frustrations with the party’s internal crisis and Obi’s silence on the issues.
He also dismissed claims that he collected money or property from Obi during the campaign. Reacting to Obi’s recent remarks, Okonkwo pointed out that comparing the situation to Jesus and his disciples makes it seem like Obi sees himself as Jesus. “How do you betray someone you’re no longer working for?” he asked.
Nigerian singer Seun Kuti causes a stir among the public after his comparison of activist Omoyele Sowore to Peter Obi.
Speaking in a live video, the singer shared his thoughts and stated that Omoyele Sowore is better at politics than Peter Obi. He explained how Sowore has done many works and brought justice like no Nigerian politician ever will.
He then compares the activist to Peter Obi, stating that Sowore is indeed better. Fans reacted to his statement, and many shared their insights on this matter.
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