Leave Obaseki out of your petty politics, Crusoe Osagie tells Okpebholo

Crusoe Osagie, spokesperson of the Godwin Obaseki, outgoing governor of Edo, says Monday Okpebholo, governor-elect of the state, should leave out his principal from his “petty politics”.

In a statement on Sunday, Osaige said it is unheard of that Obaseki has not been invited for Okpebholo’s inauguration.

The media aide alleged that the incoming administration wants to stage “a heist of government assets” and link it to the outgoing governor.

“It is quite telling that we are back to the era where unconscionable spending sprees, jamborees and parties are the preoccupation of the government in Edo state,” he said.

“The incoming government has made commitments to the vendors to the tune of N5 billion in official capacity with many more expenses expected to be incurred on November 12, the day of the inauguration.

“It would indeed be a very sad day for Edo people who have hitherto witnessed prudent and judicious use of public funds to drive economic development in the state, to have their resources frittered in this manner.

“We are not surprised. In fact, we would only have been perplexed if they didn’t go this route in attempting to malign the government.”

Okpebholo is expected to take over the reins of Edo on Tuesday.