The All Progressives Congress in Edo state has challenged the executive Governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki to take the hands of the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the forthcoming Edo state gubernatorial poll, Asue Ighodalo and walk the streets of Benin City.
Vanguard News reported that the All Progressives Congress, through the Deputy Governorship candidate of the party, Hon Dennis Idahosa stated this during the inauguration of the local government and ward campaign councils of Oredo local government area of the state.
The three main candidates ahead of the Edo state gubernatorial election are Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party and Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
The All Progressives Congress, through the Deputy Governorship candidate of the party, Hon Dennis Idahosa said; "Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has been out of government now for eight years now, the current governor is Obaseki and he has been there for almost eight years"
He added; "We want Obaseki to take the hands of his candidate, Ighodalo and walk round streets of Benin City. Oshiomhole will take the hand of Okpebholo and do the same thing and see what will happen. If Obaseki does not wear a helmet, he will come back bleeding because he is completely disconnected from the people."
The recent statement by the Edo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress which was shared by Vanguard News on its verified Twitter page has generated a lot of reactions from many Nigerians on the social media platform.