- He assured the party’s chieftains and faithful that the party would reclaim its stolen mandate
The outgoing governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, says the future of democracy in is bleak and uncertain.
He stated that the democracy may not hold out for much longer as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is abusing and destroying the very ideals and tenets underpinning such style of government.
Obaseki made the foreboding assertion the at the inauguration of 10-man caretaker committee members of the State’s PDP in Benin City on Friday.
He assured the party’s chieftains and faithful that the party would reclaim its stolen mandate, noting APC must not be allowed to get away with the electoral heist as that would herald the end of democracy in Nigeria
“We will get our stolen mandate back, for the sake of Nigeria because if we allow the APC to go with our stolen mandate, it will mark the end of democracy in Nigeria.
“This fight is not for our candidate but for the people of Nigeria and our nation’s democracy”, he added.
Obaseki also assured the people that he would not be far away from the party as he would never leave the party but would remain to give advice.
Also speaking, Asue Ighodalo, the party’s candidate at the September 21, 2024 governorship election, however, charged the party to be ready for a tough battle and the journey to reclaim the stolen mandate.
“We expect them to reply to our petition next week. We also have five days to reply to their petition.
“This will take us to about the 19th of November, 2024. We will then start what is called the pre-hearing before the major hearing which may start by the end of November.
“Our lawyers are working and are ready to reply to their petition. Times are hard and we are in difficult times, we should stand firm and be strong as we navigate the journey to reclaim our stolen mandate”, he stated