“What I’ll Do If EFCC Calls Me,” Edo Gov Obaseki Discloses Days to Handover

• The outgoing governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki, has explained his possible plan as he prepares to leave office
• Obaseki promised to submit to the EFCC, if required, regarding matters relating to his eight years in office
• The PDP governor also emphasized his administration’s focus on education as he lambasted the APC for criticizing his government

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has expressed his readiness to willingly submit himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) if the anti-graft agency requires his presence in connection with his eight years of stewardship in the state.

Obaseki made this declaration on Wednesday, November 6, in Abuja during the EdoBEST National Results-Sharing Session, an event highlighting his administration’s achievements.

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As reported by Vanguard, he emphasized that he was not afraid of the EFCC, stating that he would willingly surrender himself to them if needed, as he had nothing to hide.

The governor pointed out that his administration has made remarkable progress, particularly in education, and asserted that he has nothing to fear regarding any allegations.

He also criticized opposition parties, particularly the All Progressives Congress (APC), for focusing on “unnecessary and silly petitions” instead of addressing the pressing issues affecting Nigerians.

“I’m not afraid of the EFCC. Why should I be? What is important is focus. I came into office and ignored the noise, concentrating on what I felt was important, and today you can see the results,” Obaseki said. “If the EFCC calls on me, I will hand myself over; I have nothing to hide.”

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Obaseki’s handover: EFCC arrests Edo Accountant General

In a similar development, Legit.ng reported that the Edo state Accountant General, Mr. Julius O. Anelu and four other officials were arrested on Thursday, October 31, 2024.

Operatives of the EFCC arrested the five officials who are signatories to the state government accounts.

A source said the EFCC intend to keep the arrested officials till November 12, when the tenure of the outgoing government would end.

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Source: Legit.ng