Edo Governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo on Sunday, accused the outgoing Governor, Godwin Obaseki, of doing everything possible to frustrate a peaceful transition of power ahead of his swearing-in on Tuesday. This was a reaction to Obaseki’s earlier statement on Friday that he is yet to get the invite for the swearing-in ceremony of Okpebholo, scheduled for Tuesday.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by his media aide, Godspower Inegbe, and made available to newsmen in Abuja. Recall that Obaseki had alleged that the governor-elect and his party, the All Progressives Congress, were planning his inauguration without consulting or involving the state government in the preparations.
The governor condemned the planned action, which he said was lawless, according to The Punch.
Reacting, Okpebholo slammed Obaseki, describing his utterances as reckless.
According to him, such a statement should not be coming from a man who has yet to place a call to congratulate his successor long after the election has ended.
