Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) plans to arrest him following the conclusion of his tenure on November 14.
Speaking during the EdoBEST National Results-Sharing Session in Abuja on Thursday, Obaseki revealed that he had been informed about the EFCC’s intentions to detain him over alleged fraud.
However, he expressed confidence in his administration’s record and stated that he was unafraid of any investigation or arrest.
“I hear that the EFCC will pick me up next week after my tenure.
Wherever they keep me, I’ll spend time doing research,” Obaseki remarked.
He also emphasized that he has “nothing to hide,” adding that any accusations against him were driven by personal vendettas.
“I’m not afraid; I’m not worried,” Obaseki continued.
“They’ve written all sorts of unfounded petitions against me, and that’s part of the challenge.
In fact, I can even turn myself in if they call me.
I have nothing to hide,” he continued.
The governor accused his political opponents of harboring envy and resentment toward his achievements over the past eight years.
Despite the opposition, he said his focus remained on the welfare of the people of Edo State.
“You know how this country is.
It’s filled with bitterness, vendettas, and wickedness,” Obaseki stated.
“Those who have opposed me in Edo State are cruel, very wicked, and filled with jealousy and envy because they cannot match the accomplishments we’ve made in the past eight years,” he said.
Obaseki defended his tenure, highlighting his commitment to reforms aimed at improving the state’s bureaucracy and focusing on civil service development.
“What’s important is to focus on the people to improve Nigeria, as the suffering is excessive,” he added.
Meanwhile, in the recent Edo State governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo, as the winner.
Okpebholo secured 291,667 votes, defeating Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Asue Ighodalo, who garnered 247,274 votes.
Labour Party’s Olumide Akpata trailed with 22,763 votes.
