At least five more aides of Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki have resigned their appointments ahead of the September 19 governorship election.
The latest to resign are four Special Assistants from Ovia South-West local government area: Honest Imina Unuagbon (SSA LGA), Goodluck Uyigue (SSA Ward 2), Razak Rotimi (SA Ward 7), Victor Olunyomi (SA Ward 8) and Smart Bank (SA Ward 10).
In a letter dated Friday, July, 2, the special assistants explained that the reason for their resignation was based on the ground that they were not ready to defect to the PDP along with the governor.
The joint letter of resignation sent to Governor Obaseki through the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Mr Osarodion Ogie, they wrote: “Our reason is simply based on the fact that we are not ready to defect to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) along with the governor.”
They expressed their sincere appreciation to Governor Obaseki for giving them the opportunity to serve him in the capacity, they noted that they still believe in the APC.
It could be realized that in the last two months three members of governor Obaseki aides had resigned their appointment from his administration. Again, the Chairman of Edo State Board of Technical and Vocational Education, Mr Christopher Adesotu, resigned his appointment on June 26,iimmidately when governor Obaseki got peoples’ democratic party (PDP) governorship ticket.
It would also be recalled that the Chief of Staff to Obaseki, Mr Taiwo Akerele, resigned his appointment stated administrative reasons.
As well, Commissioner for Information, Mr Paul Ohonbamu and a Special Assistant, Mrs Emike Obaze resigned their appointments in June.
