‘First Was Ambode, Now Obaseki, Akeredolu Next’ – Reactions As APC Disqualifies Edo Governor

By Tayo OLU On Jun 12, 2020

Reactions have trailed the disqualification of Governor Godwin Obaseki from the Edo governorship race by the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday.

The APC disqualified Obaseki on the grounds that he allegedly failed to produce his Senior School Leaving Certificate before its screening committee.

Some Nigerians have since taken to Twitter to express mixed views about the ruling party’s decision.

THE WHISTLER reports that following Obaseki’s disqualification, the name of former Lagos Governor, Akinwumi Ambode, started trending at number two spot on the micro-blogging platform.

Some Twitter users claimed that Obaseki was kicked out of the Edo governorship race the way Ambode was denied a second term as Lagos governor after failing to secure the support of APC leaders ahead of party’s primaries.

“First was Ambode, now Obaseki, and Akeredolu of Ondo state is next. The far reaching powers of Tinubu and Oshiomole have reverberated throughout nigeria but too much power brings an ultimate Fall. The days of these two tyrants are numbered and their fall will be massive,” said one of the Twitter users, @githuh5

Below are other reactions on the social media website:

First was Ambode, now Obaseki, and Akeredolu of Ondo state is next. The far reaching powers of Tinubu and Oshiomole have reverberated throughout nigeria but too much power brings an ultimate FALL.

The days of these two tyrants are numbered and their fall will be massive. pic.twitter.com/1aNZxAjyvK
— Bruteforce (@githuh5) June 12, 2020

If what happened in Lagos with Ambode is allowed to happen to Obaseki in Edo State, then no APC-leaning person here should ever say their party is progressive again. Let's know it's a party of godfathers who care more about egos than good governance.
— EDWARD Israel-Ayide (@wildeyeq) June 12, 2020

Like Ambode Like Obaseki

They both failed to understand the first law out of the 48 laws of powers

“NEVER OUTSHINE YOUR MASTER”

Always make those above u feel comfortably superior.

Make ur master appear brilliant than they are and u will attain d heights of power.#June12th pic.twitter.com/ukuShZ3Qap
— Radio Friend (@ogunmilorokenny) June 12, 2020

APC has done to Obaseki what it did to Ambode.

I hope the former goes down fighting unlike the latter.

Decamp, rebel, whatever…just go down with a fight unless they offer something else, something juicier than a return ticket.
— UG (@UgwunnaEjikem) June 12, 2020

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They just gave Godwin Obaseki, the Ambode treatment

Until the people of Edo & Lagos, kill Godfatherism in their respective states, until Oshiomole & Tinubu are silenced, Lagos/Edo TREASURY will continue to suffer

Godfatherism, modern day slavery is still alive & well in Nigeria
— NEFERTITI (@firstladyship) June 12, 2020

Ambode did an amazing job in Lagos state, but APC denied him a return ticket because he refused to play the loyal dog.

They're doing the same thing to Obaseki. And funny thing is they're using his NYSC certificate against him but their oga doesn’t have an SSCE.

Hypocrites!!!
— Obi Of Onitsha?? (@Uncle_clique) June 12, 2020

Just like they did to Ambode in Lagos, they've done the same to Obaseki in Edo – Same pattern.

APC! rather than making people, they use and dump people once you show a sign of gaining your consciousness.

APC is nothing but a cult.
— AyeMojubar (@ayemojubar) June 12, 2020

I have no idea why and how Obaseki can look at what he is up against and think he'd get the APC ticket. I know politicians are the most optimistic people but surely, it's important to know when you are concerned & pivot? He'd probably soldier on but like Ambode, it's over, right?
— Babanla (@biolakazeem) June 12, 2020

Obaseki has just learnt what Shehu Sani, Ambode & others learnt the hard way- Buhari doesn't intervene in anything that doesn't directly affect him

GMB would ordinarily not stress himself campaigning 4 anyone in 2023 if not that he won't want an opposition to win & expose them.
— Malachy Odo II (@MalachyOdo1) June 12, 2020

The “Special Package” that APC used for Akinwunmi Ambode in 2019 is what they have prepared for Godwin Obaseki in 2020. It’s still very potent ?. See ehn Politics in Nigeria is jagajaga for real. Happy #DemocracyDay2020 ooo
— B h a d o o s k y (@BhadmusAkeem) June 12, 2020

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has DISQUALIFIED the incumbent Governor of Edo state, Goodwin Obaseki from participating in the coming gubernatorial election in the state. They want to rubbish this man like Ambode for real ? pic.twitter.com/uP6glEk7kc
— B h a d o o s k y (@BhadmusAkeem) June 12, 2020

It'll be much easier for Obaseki to decamp to PDP and get re-elected in Edo State than it would have been for Ambode in Lagos. Obaseki can drag Oshiomole in the mud at the polls, Edo people kuku love him. pic.twitter.com/2XWikNqQUv
— OONI OF ABUJA? (@Deji_OoniAbj) June 12, 2020

Politics in Nigeria:Never outshine your master
Those saying Obaseki should liase,deflect to PDP dont forget that APC would still win anyways.
Lets see how it goes sha,only if he is not meek as Ambode.
Happy democracy pic.twitter.com/9zMcGoKcxn
— lhekky (@SalakoOlamilek7) June 12, 2020

One year after Tinubu removes Ambode, oshiomole decides to 'ambode' Governor Obaseki on #DemocracyDay.#Godfatherism pic.twitter.com/DYMGOCefPW
— God Bless Shantel (@SweetShantel) June 12, 2020

On Ambode fall & Obaseki disqualification, people should know that politics is beyond executive powers bcos "organisation" supercede. There are kingmakers, you don't just rubbish them & go free. You need to be smart when dealing with such power brokers. Pride come before fall! pic.twitter.com/mFdDyW5IDt
— shomuji olujimi (@jimmyshomuji) June 12, 2020

When Obaseki was in good terms with Oshiomhole, his academic documents were correct. APC cleared him and he won the Governorship.

Now that Obaseki fell out with Oshiomhole, the same documents he submitted 4 years ago suddenly became "fake/defective."

Nigeria, I hail una ?
— Kelvin Odanz (@MrOdanz) June 12, 2020

Akeredolu ambode Obaseki PDP