Obaseki: Thugs And Armoured Vehicles Can’t Stop Edo Residents From Voting

Obaseki: Thugs And Armoured Vehicles Can’t Stop Edo Residents From Voting

The Edo State gubernatorial election has been hailed as a victory for the people, despite alleged efforts by hostile forces to disrupt the electoral process, according to Dr. Pedro Obaseki, deputy director-general of the Asue Ighodalo Campaign……CONTINUE READING

In an interview with AIT on Thursday, Obaseki emphasized that the citizens of Edo would overcome intimidation tactics reportedly employed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and supported by federal security agencies. He condemned the use of armored tanks for coercion during the campaign led by a former state governor.

His comments come as tensions rise ahead of the election, with claims of undue influence from federal authorities favoring the APC. Obaseki stated, “As of 7:30 p.m. today, at the former governor’s residence, there are two armored tanks, one on each side, along with about 30 police vehicles and numerous thugs.

“There’s no passage there right now, but that won’t deter us. The Edo people are fearless. We know how to confront these challenges. On election day, we will go to the polls to express our choice, not because of intimidation, but in spite of it.

“When faced with attempts to undermine our strength, we rise up and fight back. With our PVCs, we will resist those trying to alter the will of our people. This may happen elsewhere, but in Edo, we possess a spirit of resilience. Anyone attempting to disrupt our path will be swept away. The Edo people understand that Asue Ighodalo represents our future.”