Nine out of the ten aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party [PDP] in the governorship race in Edo state on Sunday evening sounded the alarm over alleged hijack of the governor of Enugu state, Peter Mba, by the state Governor, Godwin Obaseki.
Addressing journalists in Benin City, Barrister Aselm Ojezua, who spoke on behalf of other eight aspirants said, “At exactly 12 noon, Gov Peter Mba of Enugu placed a call to Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu that he had just arrived in Benin and was awaiting the arrival of Gov. Kefas of Taraba.
“He, however, asked to meet all 10 aspirants as stakeholders for briefing before commencing the congresses.
“Up until now, at 5pm, nine out of 10 aspirants have yet to hear from Gov. Peter Mba and his team.
“They are in Edo State Government House, allegedly filling original result sheets.
“9 out of 10 Edo PDP governorship aspirants had no access to a 5-man Panel with 2 State Governors as members.
“No Congresses were done in Edo State.”
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