The outgoing Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has said that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is planning to arrest him after his tenure ends on November 14.
INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Obaseki will be handing over to Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress, next week.
Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, during the EdoBEST National Results-Sharing Session the Governor said that he would spend his time in EFCC custody doing some research.
Obaseki added that he is not afraid of any arrest or investigation into his administration.
He said: “I hear that the EFCC will pick me up next week after my tenure. Wherever they keep me, I’ll spend time doing research.
“There are many things we have done that can be described as legacy projects. I believe in Edo State.
“One of the enduring achievements is our focus on the Edo people and issues that matter to them, implementing necessary reforms.
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“Why should I be afraid? I just focused on what I believe in, and today, you can see what has been accomplished.
“What happens after that is beyond my control. They can continue with their political witch-hunt and do all they can to harm me. That’s their problem.
“I’m not afraid; I’m not worried. 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.
“You know how this country is. It’s filled with bitterness, vendettas, and wickedness.
“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.”
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