President Muhammadu Buhari has described Godwin Obaseki, the governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s election in Edo State, as a seasoned technocrat to lead.
The President spoke at the APC mega campaign rally at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Tuesday in Benin.
“Obaseki is a seasoned technocrat and I recommend him to you so that you can continue to grow the state’s developmental stride,” the President said.
He recalled previous invitations to him by Governor Adams Oshiomhole and applauded his several achievements in the state.
“I am grateful for inviting me to come today to identify with you. You have built schools and roads which I have seen myself,” he said.
Buhari said the Edo people would do well to vote for Obaseki on September 10 to sustain and continue with Oshiomhole’s “good works” in the state.
He acknowledged the current economic challenges and assured the people that the nation would come out of the woods with the available human and material resources.
The president paid tributes to the late Oba Erediuwa, describing him as a foremost traditional leader with unquestionable integrity.
“I have not seen any more forthright traditional ruler,” he said.
The APC in Edo had on Tuesday said that President Buhari’s visit to the state would boost the party’s chances at Saturday’s governorship election.
