Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has hinted that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may summon him shortly after he steps down from office next week. Speaking in Abuja during the EdoBEST National Results-Sharing Session on Thursday, Obaseki revealed that he has been informed of a likely EFCC investigation following his tenure’s end on November 12, when he will hand over to APC’s Monday Okpebholo.
“I hear the EFCC will pick me up next week after my tenure. Wherever they keep me, I’ll spend my time doing research,” Obaseki commented, as reported by *ThisDay*. He maintained that his focus remains on the accomplishments he has achieved in Edo state, referring to his administration’s efforts as “legacy projects.”
Reflecting on his administration’s priorities, he said, “One of the things that will last for a very long time to come is the focus on Edo people and the reforms that matter to them.” Obaseki attributed the push for an investigation to what he described as a “cruel and wicked” opposition in Edo, accusing detractors of resorting to political vendettas and filing what he termed “silly petitions.”
The governor expressed a sense of calm and resolve about his future, noting that he has no reason to fear any investigation. “Why should I have fears? I just focused on what I believe in. What happens after that is not up to me,” he said, adding that he would willingly cooperate with the anti-graft agency if summoned.
Reflecting on the challenges he has faced, Obaseki criticized his opponents as “jealous and envious” and suggested their animosity stems from their inability to match his administration’s achievements over the past eight years. He urged leaders to prioritize public welfare over political vendettas, saying, “What is important to us is to focus on our people to make Nigeria better, as the suffering is too much.”
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had previously declared Okpebholo the winner of the Edo governorship election with 291,667 votes, while Asue Ighodalo, Obaseki’s chosen PDP candidate, placed second with 247,274 votes. Ighodalo has announced plans to contest the election results in court.
