On Saturday, Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki stated that next week’s governorship election is a “do-or-die affair.”
He warned that any form of electoral malpractice by the opposition could have grave consequences, including death.
Obaseki delivered these comments during a rally for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Ekemwan area of the state.
“The person I took over from had no respect for our people, had no respect for women, encouraged prostitution and women trafficking.
“When I took over office our pensioners wore black on Labour Day buy today they wear white.
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“When I took office, our youths had no jobs, but today don’t they have jobs? After eight years is Edo not one of the safest in Nigeria
“This election is a do or die, if they do, we will die. Next Saturday, vote for PDP to become the next governor.”