- He disclosed that he would use the short period he had as the deputy governor to make real impact and leave an indelible mark
Omobayo Godwins, the new deputy governor of Edo, has disclosed why he resigned his membership of the Labour Party (LP) to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Recall that Godwins was sworn in as deputy governor of the State after Philip Shaibu was removed by the State assembly.
His impeachment followed the adoption of the report of a seven-member investigative panel, after he had been accused of “misconduct, perjury and disclosure of government secrets”.
Shaibu’s relationship with Godwin Obaseki, Edo governor, took a hit after he declared an interest in succeeding him.
Speaking when he appeared on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, on Monday, Godwin said he left LP for PDP because of his people.
While appreciating LP for giving him the platform that brought him to limelight, Godwins stated that the people of Akoko Edo have always been a priority for him.
He disclosed that he would use the short period he had as the deputy governor to make real impact and leave an indelible mark.
“To be very frank with you, the Labour Party is not just a party but a movement I hold dearly. If I have the opportunity over and over, I will continue to thank them,” he said.
“It was LP that gave me the platform, but like I told you, what informed it (defection) is Akoko Edo. It is my major project and we are predominantly APC and PDP.
“I am happy that these six months or what you called seven months are okay for me. The governor has told me in clear terms — we have discussed some critical issues and I have given him a needs assessment of our people.
“I may not be able to do so much but I will make an impact that the people of Akoko Edo and Edo north will remember me for.”
The deputy governor described Asue Ighodalo, governorship candidate of the PDP in Edo, as “humble”, adding that he plays his “kind of politics”.