I have not joined a new party yet – Governor Godwin Obaseki

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has dismissed claims he has moved to a new political party, stating his focus is on other things.

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Obaseki yesterday announced his resignation from the APC after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

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It can be recalled that the governor was disqualified by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) from recontesting in the governorship election.

Mr Obaseki had also revealed he would take a decision on his membership of the APC after meeting with the Nigerian leader.

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The governor has blamed his ordeal on the APC national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, with whom he has been involved in a bitter fight.

However in a tweet posted today, June 17 the governor said he is yet to move to a new platform.

”I have not moved to a new platform yet to seek re-election. My focus now is to control the spread of the coronavirus (#COVID19) pandemic, which is ravaging our country and threatening our healthcare system. Stay safe.” he tweeted

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