Obaseki drums support for Okpebholo
Outgoing Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki
Published By: Paul Dada
The outgoing Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has called on residents of thr state to support the incoming administration.
Obaseki’s tenure ends on November 12. His successor will be Monday Okpebholo.
Although the incoming governor belongs to All Progressives Congress which defeated the Peoples Democratic Party of Obaseki in the Edo governorship election, the outgoing governor called for cooperation with the new administration.
Obaseki who said this on Sunday in Benin during a thanksgiving service and dedication of the renovated Government House Chapel to God, said:
He said, “As governor and father of the state, I have been asked to give a charge, and my charge is as follows, dear heavenly father, we come before you with a grateful heart, thanking you for blessing and progress in Edo State.”
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“As we are transiting into a new administration, I urged each and every one of you, in the name of God, to extend the level of cooperation and support to my administration to the incoming administration.
“Let us continue to work together towards a brighter future for Edo State and Nigeria as we have no other country.”
He also said, “To the people of Edo State, I extend my gratitude for your partnership and cooperation throughout our tenure, your trust, encouragement, and passion have fueled our passion to deliver impactful project projects and processes that have transformed our state.’
