Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed his desire not to be a political god-father after his tenure in government house.
He revealed that his desire is to pursue further learning, research, and knowledge sharing after completing his second term in office.
He stated, “I am grateful and have every reason to thank God. As one of the few individuals with extensive private sector experience and government service, I consider myself fortunate.”
Obaseki, in an interview with ThisDay, recounted that he assumed office in 2016 as a member of the All Progressives Congress but later switched to the Peoples Democratic Party after a disagreement with his former mentor, ex-Governor Adams Oshiomhole, which led to him losing the party’s governorship ticket.
Despite this, Obaseki went on to win the subsequent election.
When asked about his plans after leaving office, Obaseki highlighted his passion for learning and sharing knowledge, indicating a potential new chapter in his life focused on personal growth and contributions to society.
“I have been in the APC and I have been in PDP. My role is to sit back and see how I can assist and help, nurture, let people know, share my experiences with them and support them. So, I see myself going back to school, research, teach and just impact knowledge.”
Regarding entrenching leadership in Edo as a godfather, Mr Obaseki said, “There is no need to.”
The governor added, “You always mentor people, but when you want to sit and begin to direct them, that’s where the problem is. I don’t like being directed, so why should I direct anybody? If I wanted to direct somebody, I would not get one of Nigeria’s most accomplished lawyers to come and run the state, make sacrifices, and step down from all his enviable professional engagements just to come and be directed in Edo state.”
