By Eric Elezuo
The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has pledged his support for the presidential aspirations of Aare Dele Momodu, saying that though the road may be tough, he will surely surmount all obstacles.
The governor made these remarks when he received the presidential hopeful and his entourage in his Dennis Osadebe, Benin City office Monday.
He described Dele Momodu as a household name in Nigeria, who needs no introduction in entrepreneurship and quality, and harped on the fact that administrative or political gyneology is not and should not be the prerequisite for running for government offices, but competence and service delivery, asking “how do we transist this country from what it is to what it should be”.
Obaseki frowned at those he called apostles of the old order, who know nothing about the new, stressing that the world is changing, and Nigeria must change alongside.
He applauded Momodu for taking up the challenge to contest, adding that time has passed when everyone sits in the comfort of his house and ‘comment and lament’ without doing anything.
“I want to congratulate you as it is not only those who have amassed so much wealth or has been in the corridors of power have the prerequisite to contest. You have given me joy. I am your governor and your leader, so I have no choice but to support you. If I don’t, how do I expect other people to support you. You are our own product…many more of us will come. And it will only help us towards producing an Edo president,” he said.
Earlier, Aare Momodu had outlined his desire to return to his roots and run for the presidency as major reasons he visited, stating that he is better qualified that anyone who has so far thrown his hat in the ring for the same purpose.
Also speaking while responding to questions from reporters, Momodu expressed confidence that he is picking the presidential ticket, and nothing other than the ticket is his plan A and B.
He noted that he is not a ‘serial contester’ and advised those who he said has been contesting in the last 30 years to take a break.
Dele Momodu is contesting to fly the flag of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 presidential election.
The visit is part of his consultation moves to leaders of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
