In the wake of the disqualification of Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, from contesting in the governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress, and his vow not to seek appeal, the Action Democratic Party (ADP) said it is willing to give its platform for the governor to seek reelection.
According to the National Publicity Secretary of the ADP, Adelaja Adeoye, the party runs an open-door policy and would be glad to receive him.
“Yes, if Obaseki decides to join ADP today, the party will welcome him with open arms. The party runs an open-door policy. So we will gladly receive him.
“He is the sitting governor so we may give him some waivers and will accord him all the respect as the occupier of the number one office in the state.
“However, we will expect the governor to follow laid- down rules and abide by the principles of the party should he decide to join us to seek our ticket.
“We will also expect him to slug it out with governorship aspirants in the party to get the ticket. He will definitely enjoy some privileges as a sitting governor. We will accord him all the respect.”
Adeoye said that the PDP and APC were over-rated in Edo, pointing out that ADP had a formidable structure and support, to win the governorship election.
