Gbas Gbos: Panic In PDP As Obaseki Secures Party Delegates For Asue Ighodalo Ahead of Gubernatorial Primaries

Gbas Gbos: Panic In PDP As Obaseki Secures Party Delegates For Asue Ighodalo Ahead of Gubernatorial Primaries

In the coming days, the political landscape in Edo State is set to undergo a significant transformation, marked by intriguing developments reminiscent of a military parade shifting from slow to quick time. The upcoming gubernatorial primaries hold the promise of unleashing a political whirlwind, capturing the attention of Nigerians eager to witness the unfolding drama…READ FULL ARTICLE.

PDP’s Turmoil and Obaseki’s Triumph: Over the weekend, Governor Obaseki emerged victorious as the PDP successfully conducted its ward delegates’ election, a crucial step leading to the party’s primary elections. Despite facing challenges, including the withdrawal of Governor Makinde as committee chairman due to alleged irregularities, Obaseki expressed confidence in the process’s credibility, downplaying the perceived crisis within the party.

Obaseki’s Successor Emerges: The stage is now set for Governor Obaseki to endorse Asue Ighodalo as his chosen successor within the PDP. However, this move threatens to further deepen the existing turmoil within the party, as nine out of the eleven primary election aspirants reportedly boycotted the election. This raises concerns about potential legal battles, with disgruntled aspirants seeking redress in court, adding another layer to the ongoing PDP crisis.

Potential Fallout and APC’s Opportunity: With Obaseki’s alleged disregard for legacy PDP members, who may now face exclusion from the political process, there is speculation that disenchanted members might align with the APC.

The possibility of seeking the deputy governorship position in the APC becomes a strategic move for those looking to counter the perceived recklessness of Obaseki’s administration. The situation could lead to a significant realignment of political forces, further complicating the already intricate political landscape in Edo State.

Asue Ighodalo: A Continuation of Obaseki’s Legacy? Party stakeholders claim that Asue Ighodalo shares similarities with Obaseki, sparking concerns that his administration may replicate Obaseki’s alleged recklessness toward opposition party members. If true, this could spell further trouble for the legacy PDP members, potentially pushing them toward seeking refuge within the APC.

As Edo State gears up for the gubernatorial primaries and the subsequent general elections, the political terrain is charged with uncertainty and intrigue. The fate of the PDP, the aspirations of excluded candidates, and the potential realignment of political forces remain uncertain.

iReporteronline commits to providing real-time coverage of the unfolding drama, leaving Nigerians eagerly awaiting answers to pressing questions. Regardless of the challenges, we remain steadfast, knowing that no matter how weighty the issue, it cannot cause seismic shifts,(no matter the weight of elephant e no go fit cause earthquake) nor can the heavens fall. Our eyes are fixed on the unfolding narrative, eager to witness its outcome.

Osigwe Omo-Ikirodah is the Chairman and CEO of Bush Radio Academy.

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