The Chairman, Ocean Marine Solutions Limited, Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo, has said to Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State that his statement accusing him of sponsoring thugs in the state has only exposed his incompetence and inability as a state governor to fulfill his first constitutional responsibility, which is to protect lives and property.

A statement by Obaseki’s Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Crusoe Osagie, recently accused Okunbo and a former Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, of sponsoring political thugs to be deployed in the September 19 governorship election.

The statement claimed that both Okunbo and Oshiomhole had met at Okunbo’s GRA residence in Benin on Sunday, July 19, 2020 with the thugs, whom they had allegedly paid upfront.

However, refuting the claims, Okunbo in a statement by Mrs. Denise Onu, his Senior Executive Assistant said, “While the statement is baseless and unfair, it betrays desperation on the part of the entire Edo State Government under Governor Godwin Obaseki.

“The statement also suggests cluelessness as to how to peacefully and maturely engage with emerging political issues ahead of the September 19 governorship election.

“The point is hereby made that Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo, in particular, is a man of peace, whose patience is legendary. Therefore, they could not be talking about him in the context they did without answering to their indiscretion in making the outlandish and defamatory claims.”

The businessman and philanthropist noted that, “Judging by the recent history and timelines of violence in the state on the watch of Governor Godwin Obaseki to cow opponents, the consensus is that through Crusoe Osagie, the State Government and its officials, had actually talked about their failure to ensure the peace, safety and security of the people of Edo State.

Okunbo contended that, “While the claims are outright ridiculous, false and mischievous, the intention behind them was/is to embarrass these respected sons and leaders of Edo State and lower their reputation in the estimation of right-thinking and reasonable members of the society.

“It is unfortunate that at a time, when resources are dwindling and when there is a need for public enlightenment on health related issues, Crusoe Osagie has misdirected his attention and state resources toward baseless personal attacks on perceived enemies of his principal.

“Without any iota of doubt, these malicious and careless statements by Crusoe Osagie were endorsed by his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki, on whose behalf he spoke and still speaks as his spokesperson.”

jrusky:
Sorry who is Okunbo again? Is that not one time the notorious armed robber or its anofher Okunbo just happened to bear same name with the notorious guy

Just asking pls because that name hhmmmm.....

mayklef:
u can say whatever u wanna say, but 1thing we know for sure, d Right thinking people of Edo state will definitely stan with Obeseki....EdoPeople no be Zombies, EdoNoBeLagos#

Osanoghodua1:
I don't know who is lying. Okunbo has not done enough in. Edo likewise I Obaseki. None is patriotic.

NOC1:


Ask Benin people

jrusky:


Ok. Pls Edolite is this same the one time Notorious Armed Robber or another Okunbo?

That name is in same page with Aninih, Shina Rambo etc.

Jeux:
I don't really know if we are cursed in the country, I have never seen a governor as useless as this obaseki once in my life, just come Benin and see how fast the town is degenerating

jrusky:


Ok. Pls Edolite is this same the one time Notorious Armed Robber or another Okunbo?

That name is in same page with Aninih, Shina Rambo etc.

Indomie kids won't understand what i'm saying though....

mayklef:
u can say whatever u wanna say, but 1thing we know for sure, d Right thinking people of Edo state will definitely stan with Obeseki....EdoPeople no be Zombies, EdoNoBeLagos#

Ayoguy:

You are just shouting Edo no be Lagos up and down like Edo state is one useful state in the first place. What magnificent thing can we pin point to in your state with all the nonsense you people just spill. Edo no be Lagos yet you and your Edo people litter everywhere in Lagos with prostitution and all sort and you are here shouting Edo no be Lagos. You better find better Governor vote wey go help your local village than killing yourself ontop Lagos people matter.