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“Nothing Edo people hate pass oppression” – Reactions as Governor Obaseki denies Peter Obi use of Stadium In Edo

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1 year ago

2022/11/12

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Friday defended his government’s decision not to approve the use of the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium for a Labour party rally in the state.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the Governor said the notice for approval arrived too late.

Mr Obaseki said the government received notice 24 hours to the event.

“The tracks for that stadium are still under warranty,” he said. “The pitch has to be maintained in a certain mould. So it’s not just another facility you can use without preparing.”

Why we did not approve the stadium in Benin-City for Labour Party. – Godwin Obaseki, Edo State Governor

“I expected more from the Labour party; I thought they were more serious,” he says . But Nigerians are reacting on twitter after the rally shutdown streets, parks, schools and left the state in traffic disorder due to the lack of access for free flow of traffic in the state.

Obaseki not allowing Obi to use Ogbe station will make more Edo people vote for Obi. Nothing Edo people hate pass oppression. Also Edo people usaully support underdogs. In 2007, Oshiomhole was the underdog being oppressed. In 2020, Obaseki was the underdog being impressed.
— Uwagbale Edward-Ekpu (@uwagbale_) November 11, 2022

Obaseki once said, “There's an OBIdient in every family” and we thought it was a joke.

He wasn't lying after all because what is this “madness” ??? pic.twitter.com/bLJg1zBLLT
— SportsDokita (Odogwu ??) (@Sports_Doctor2) November 11, 2022

Let it be known that the Labour Party was supposed to use the stadium for their rally but Obaseki denied them at the last minute. The good people of Edo said “You can lock the stadium but you can’t lock the streets. We are on the streets for Peter Obi, we are waiting for you” ?
— Chlorpheniramine #OBIdients ?? (@VictorIsrael_) November 11, 2022

Obaseki I took edo state and gave it to Peter Obi… Don't ever try to underestimate obidients! Are we clear?
— Weyimi B. Lube (Vote LP) ? (@_weyimi) November 11, 2022

From what I saw in Benue, Abia and Edo, I can confirm that Peter Obi has taken over NC, SE and SS. Please, my dear APC, let's concentrate on Osun state before this man comes calling again.

Oshiomole Obidient Rufai Oseni Obaseki Seun Anambra #leaked pic.twitter.com/0p8njNaJfY
— Harmless (@Harmless12345) November 11, 2022

Even, His Excellency, Governor Obaseki is aware Edo is OBI-dient. He knows we don’t appreciate bad leadership & we don’t appreciate political bullies. https://t.co/A7p32VWAI8
— Aikon MM-Ogedengbe (@Aikoges) November 11, 2022

Benin Obidients has spoken loud and clear and dear Obaseki hope you have heard them loud? That Peter Obi is the man for the job come 2023 #ObiDattiInEdo #PeterObiForPresident2023 pic.twitter.com/HgmdRkcWz4
— Youths in Motion (YIM) (@YIM_Nigeria) November 11, 2022