Gov. Godwin Obaseki finally joins PDP
By Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki, formally joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after his recent resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC). He was received by the leadership of the party led by the state Chairman of the PDP, Hon Tony Aziegbemi.
According to a statement from via his confirmed Twitter handle, governor Obaseki wrote, “I have officially joined the @OfficialPDPNig to advance my ambition to seek re-election as Governor of Edo State.
“I, as always, remain committed to engendering good governance and sustainable development of our dear state.”
Breaking News! The governor of Edo State, H. E. @GovernorObaseki has defected to our great Party, the @OfficialPDPNig. The declaration was made this afternoon at the state Secretariat of our party in Benin city, Edo State. Power to the people. #EdoIsPDP. @officialKolaO pic.twitter.com/GV36MSYrGx
— Official PDP Nigeria (@OfficialPDPNig) June 19, 2020
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Also, the PDP announced the defection on its verified Twitter handle, saying, “The Governor of Edo State, H. E. Governor Obaseki has defected to our great Party, the @OfficialPDPNig. The declaration was made this afternoon at the state Secretariat of our party in Benin city, Edo State. Power to the people.”
Gov. Obaseki made his declaration to all Nigerians “within the state and across the country, to become a member of PDP.”