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EDO GUBER: Aisha Yesuf List Obaseki's Sins, Ask Him To Stop Complaining

Socio-political activist Aisha Yesufu has harshly criticized Governor Godwin Obaseki for expressing dissatisfaction with the results of the Edo State governorship election, in which Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged victorious.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced on Sunday that Okpebholo won the election held on September 21, 2024, securing victory in 11 local government areas.

In contrast, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won 7 local government areas, while Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party (LP) did not win any.

According to INEC’s Returning Officer, Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta, Okpebholo received a total of 291,667 votes, defeating Ighodalo, who garnered 247,274 votes, and Akpata, who managed only 18,737 votes.

In a dramatic turn of events early Sunday morning, Governor Obaseki entered INEC’s collation center around 2 a.m., claiming his visit was to gather firsthand information about the results. However, he was escorted out of the premises by a combined team of policemen led by Deputy Inspector General Frank Mbah at around 4:10 a.m.

Yesufu, in her reaction, questioned Obaseki’s grievances regarding the election outcome, urging him to accept the democratic process.

She wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “I am looking for a video where Obaseki was speaking about the principles of democracy. Please share if you have it.

“Obaseki, who refused for 4 years to swear in 14 Edo House of Assembly members.

“Obaseki, who refused to swear in judges—he swore in 5 out of 8.

“Obaseki, who got his deputy governor impeached, is now talking about democracy under attack.”




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  1. Anonymous23 September 2024 at 18:53

    The people have voted and results have been announced by INEC Commissioner. She promised a free and fair election so the results should be accepted in good faith. Congratulations to the Governor elect, he should be given full support.

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