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Breaking News: Edo 2024 LP Aspirant, Akpata, Denies Obaseki’s Sponsorship Of His Ambition
Breaking News: Edo 2024 LP Aspirant, Akpata, Denies Obaseki’s Sponsorship Of His Ambition....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Governorship aspirant Olumide Akpata, affiliated with the Labour Party (LP), has refuted claims suggesting that Governor Godwin Obaseki is backing his candidacy. The former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) dismissed the reports as groundless and lacking substance……..CONTINUE READING
Addressing journalists in Benin, the capital of Edo State, Akpata criticized those alleging that he sought to secure the LP ticket through financial means, deeming such accusations as immature. He asserted, “The rumor that I am sponsored by Godwin Obaseki is baseless and unfounded. It was circulated by two irresponsible online blogs, which I intend to confront vigorously because my strategy against fake news is to address it promptly before it gains traction.”
Akpata also addressed criticisms from some disgruntled politicians within his party, emphasizing that the notion of his alignment with Governor Obaseki is a feeble argument. He clarified, “My relationship with the governor has always been transparent. Only politicians who struggle with the concept of agreeing to disagree hastily conclude that sitting together implies belonging to the same camp.
Source: Bushradiogist
