[Video] Obaseki's political adventure and travails... What Nigerians say about his resignation from APC

Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki (born 1 July, 1957 in Benin City, Nigeria, is a Nigerian businessman and politician, who is currently serving as the Executive Governor of Edo State. 

He was sworn in as the governor on 12 November 2016.  He was the Chairman of the Edo State Economic and Strategy Team inaugurated by former Governor Adams Oshiomole in March 2009.

He is currently in stormy political weather with his political party and particularly with his good friend and party leader, comrade Adams Oshiomole. 

He announced his resignation from the political party which brought him to office and Nigerians have reacted on twitter. 

Obaseki holds post graduate degrees in both Finance and International Business, and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stock Brokers, Nigeria.

Obaseki served as executive board member of several private companies including Afrinvest. He is the recipient of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) award for best performing Governor of the year in October 2019.

QUOTES FROM OBASEKI

“If he [Oshiomhole] comes back remorseful and apologetic, we will consider taking him back.”

“Any politics that doesn’t benefit the majority of the people is bad politics. The resources we have in the state is to be used for the benefits of the people of Edo State, not a few politicians.”

“I am into politics to better the lives of Edo people”

“When they say I am a mosquito, I was never worried; I told them that mosquitoes can bite. The bite can cause malaria and if not well-treated, it can kill someone. Those bitten are already on life support but we pray they don’t die.”

“We will not allow anything that will negatively affect Edo people. I will fight with everything to make life better for my people.”

“As a government, our workers welfare is priority. That is why payment of salaries and pensions is non-negotiable. Our goal is to have the best motivated and trained public servants in Nigeria. Consequently, as I promised last year, Edo State will implement the new minimum wage with effect from January, 1, 2020.”

Governor Godwin Obaseki on the direction of Edo State

The question going viral is how will Obaseki survive this storm? Is PDP ready to accommodate him? Do Edo people truly want Obaseki back for a second term? Will the people's vote matter or will political machinery be swung against Obaseki?

How will this end for Obaseki?