The Trending Social Media Statement Emanates by Sick Minds, Desperate Persons of Criminal Orientation - Oyegun

By Simeon OSAJIE

Former National Chairman of All Progressive Congress (APC) and former Edo state governor, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun has reacted to a statement purportedly trending in social media credited to him, that he knew no knowledge about it and therefore urge Edo people to come out to vote candidate of their voice.

In a press statement issued and signed by the former Edo state governor stated:  "I read with great consternation and disgust a statement purportedly issues by me on a so called outcome of the gubernatorial election of Edo state.

"Let me state emphatically that at no time did l issue any statement, verbal or written, on the fortunes of the APC, or any other party in the imminent elections. The said statement which is making the round in the social media, could only have originated from sick minds and desperate persons of criminal orientation.

"My view of the statement on the Edo State politics situation have been consistent. I strongly advised against the mistreatment of Governor Godwin Obaseki by the late unlamented National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC and his subsequent forced exit from the party (APC).  Governor Obaseki stood bravely for the dignity and pride of his people and in the process suffered unacceptable indignities.

"In the matter of who governor Edo state, the people are sovereign and no individual or group, whatever their status, can decide on their behalf. I stand with the people of Edo state and urge them to come out massively to exercise their democratic rights. They should vote for good governance, common decency, principled leadership especially in the political arena and the protection of their vital democratic eights. They should by their votes, make clear that it is their right to choose their Governor and nobody else's! There is no room for "fence sitter.

"This is a special situation and 'primitive' loyalties should and must be set aside. Remember Mr. President admonition in an equally challenging pre-election situation  in Imo state. Vote your consciences," he said.

Chief Oyegun predicted that there will be peace on Saturday and l advised the electorates to come out and vote their conscience.