Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has said he plans to make productive use of any potential time he might spend in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after his term ends.
Gov. Obaseki, who steps down on November 12, will hand over to Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC), following Okpebholo’s victory in the recent election.
Gov. Obaseki, who spoke during the EdoBEST National Results-Sharing Session in Abuja, said this while responding to reports suggesting the EFCC may summon him after he leaves office.
The governor addressed these rumors lightly, saying: “I hear that the EFCC will pick me up next week after my tenure. Wherever they keep me, I’ll spend time doing research.”
Reflecting on his tenure as governor, Gov. Obaseki maintained that he is leaving a legacy built on initiatives that addressed the core needs of Edo State residents.
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“There are many things we have done that can be described as legacy projects,” he stated, underscoring his commitment to reforms focused on his constituents.
The governor described the accusations and petitions against him as part of a cruel and wicked vendetta by political opponents, adding that he remains unfazed by the prospect of investigation.
“I have nothing to hide. They can pursue their political witchhunt; that’s their problem. What matters is what we’ve achieved for the people of Edo,” he stated.
Meanwhile, Gov. Obaseki’s preferred candidate and successor, Asue Ighodalo, has signaled his intention to challenge the election results in court, seeking to overturn Okpebholo’s victory.
