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Edo 2020: I will accept defeat in fair contest, says Obaseki

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Godwin Obaseki



Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has said that he would accept his defeat in the upcoming gubernatorial elections provided the election is free and fair.

Obaseki, however, said the issue of him losing the election is irrelevant, saying there is no strong opposition in the election.

Speaking in an interview with journalists, Obaseki shortly after meeting with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, in Abuja, expressed fears over the security situation in the state.

He stated that violence has been recorded without any arrest.

Obaseki further expressed his satisfaction with the outcome of his meeting with the IGP.

When asked how he would react if he were to lose the election, Obaseki in response said that the chances to him losing is very remote.

‘First, if you have been watching you will see that the election is almost a no-contest because we can’t even find the opposition party in the field. So, the issue of me losing is very, very remote, except something miraculous happens.

If I lose in a fair contest, as a democrat, I will accept it.

But, from what we know today and from the evidence of what is available, Edo people have spoken and we just want an opportunity for them to express their views on that day.

So, our concern is that people be allowed to vote peacefully and express themselves the way decide.’



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