“Why I abandoned Labour Party for PDP” — New Edo Deputy Governor, Omobayo

Omobayo Godwins, the newly appointed deputy governor of Edo has explained that he switched from the Labour Party (LP) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) because of the support and concerns of his constituents in Akoko Edo.

Gistreel reports that on April 8, Godwins officially took office as the deputy governor of Edo. The Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, administered the oath of office after the impeachment of Philip Shaibu.

Appearing on Politics Today, later on Monday, April 8, Godwins said the people of Akoko Edo have always been his priority. 

He said: “To be very frank with you, the Labour Party is not just a party but a movement I hold dearly. If I have the opportunity over and over, I will continue to thank them. 

“It was LP that gave me the platform, but like I told you, what informed it (defection) is Akoko Edo. It is my major project and we are predominantly APC and PDP.

“I am happy that these six months or what you called seven months are okay for me. The governor has told me in clear terms — we have discussed some critical issues and I have given him a needs assessment of our people. 

“I may not be able to do so much but I will make an impact that the people of Akoko Edo and Edo north will remember me for.”