Godwin Obaseki, Governor of Edo state has reacted to the ongoing crisis that bedeviled the state house of Assembly on Friday.
The power tussle between the incumbent Governor and his predecessor may not be coming to an end soon as Obaseki likened the unfortunate incident at the Assembly complex to an attempted coup d’etat.
The Governor said it was shameful that a former Governor was willing to plunge the state into disarray and chaos ahead of the Sep 19 guber poll for selfish reasons.
This was contained in a broadcast by Governor Obaseki on Friday, August 7.
“The attempt to invade the assembly complex had all the hallmarks of an attempted coup d’état. My administration will do whatever it takes to defend the rule of law.
“Any person or group of persons who set out to test our will in this regard will meet with the full wrath of the law,” the governor said.
“The people of Edo State rose as one to prevent the desecration of our democracy. It is however worrisome that certain persons are willing to plunge the society into avoidable anarchy and conflict just to satisfy their illegitimate objectives.
“This unfortunate situation has festered because a former governor of the state is bent on throwing the state into crisis ahead of the forthcoming governorship elections.
“The action of the lawmakers on Thursday is tantamount to treason and this government will take all steps necessary to defend the rule of law and democratic ideals”.