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Obaseki Declares War on Public Employees: Edo Rejects His Intimidation ‘Or Death Kills You’
In a shocking display of desperation, Governor Godwin Obaseki has again resorted to threats against civil servants in Edo State, warning them that their jobs are at risk if they do not vote for the PDP.
His chilling declaration that the upcoming elections are a “life and death situation” reveals the lengths to which he is willing to go to cling to power, turning the democratic process into a personal battlefield.
Governor Obaseki, let me be clear: Edo State will not be held hostage by your scare tactics. This is not the Stone Age, where leaders could enslave their people for selfish gain. This is the 21st century and democracy thrives on values like compassion, integrity, leadership and transparency, qualities you seem to have abandoned in your quest for power.
Edo State civil servants are not your pawns. They are hardworking citizens who deserve respect, not threats. What exactly have you done for these civil servants that makes you feel entitled to control their votes?
These are people who have seen your failures firsthand and now, out of desperation, you try to bully them into submission.
Your constant refrain that this election is a “do or die” affair shows the extent of your obsession with power. But let us remind you, Governor Obaseki: the people of Edo will not be intimidated. They will not be forced to vote for a party that has repeatedly failed them. They will make their choices based on their conscience, not your coercive threats.
Edo is a state where the people are intelligent, resilient and proud. They will not allow their future to be dictated by fear. Obaseki must step back and recognize that he cannot continue to treat public servants as slaves or subjects. This is a democracy and the will of the people is paramount
As APC, we stand with the civil servants of Edo State and all citizens. We encourage them to exercise their democratic rights without intimidation and harassment. Obaseki’s threats only expose his weaknesses and insecurities. It is time for him to take a pill of calm, focus on his legacy and let the people of Edo make their decisions in peace.
Governor, elections are not a matter of life and death. The people will speak through ballots and no threat will change that.
Osigwe Omo Ikirodah
Director APC New Media Directorate
