Barring in last minutes change of mind, the Governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaeki has concluded arrangement to defect from All Progressive Congress (APC) to another political party.
The exact political party is yet unknown as at the time of filing this report, but Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has extended an olive branch to Governor Obaseki and other aggrieved members of the ruling party.
Also an aide on New Media to the Governor of Edo state, Jack Obiyan said through his twitter account that without APC or not Obaseki till 2024.
Obaseki had also said after his screening at the All Progressive Congress (APC) , National Secretariat that he doubt of being cleared by the screening committee.
He said, “Since Comrade Adams Oshiomhole is an interested party in this matter, I don’t think I will get justice in this screening but we will wait for the outcome of everything.
Even with the controversial issue from the University of Ibadan, I have my result here with me”
“The last time I came here, I asked that Oshiomhole should recuse himself from the process in the interest of peace and justice.
“But as a party man, I have had to go through the screening like everybody else.
“Since he is the judge and the jury in this matter, I will just wait for the outcome of the screening
“I have given them all the information they need; the controversial certificate from the University of Ibadan has been tendered,” he said.
The National Chairman of the party , Comrade Adams Oshiomole has been having a running battle with the Governor since last year .