Philip Shaibu and Oba of Benin are trending on X (formerly Twitter) in relation to how Governor Godwin Obaseki contributed to his party’s loss in the just-concluded governorship election in Edo State.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Senator Monday Okpebholo, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), winner of the Saturday governorship election in Edo.
INEC’s Returning Officer for the election, Prof. Faruk Kuta, announced the winner on Sunday in Benin after the collation of results from 18 local government areas in the state.
Okpebholo polled 291,667 votes to defeat Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who scored 247,274 votes; while the candidate of Labour Party (LP), Olumide Akpata, came third with 22,763 votes.
Announcing the winner, Kuta said, “That Okpebholo Monday of the APC, having satisfied the requirements of the law, is hereby declared winner and hereby returned elected.”
A breakdown of the results shows that APC won in 11 local governments, while PDP won in seven.
In reaction to the outcome of the election, netizens on X offered reasons for why they believe PDP won. See some of the reasons and reactions:
You picked fight with:
Oba of Benin – Royal Father of the Land
Adams Osiomhole – Your godfather
Philip Shuaibu – Your Deputy
PDP – Your Party
Wike – Your BenefactorYou are a Governor not a god! The historic betrayal in the Obaseki’s is thicker than blood. Edo people… pic.twitter.com/xrBfDmsN37
— Chris Ososa Asuelime (@OsosaChris) September 23, 2024
Apparently his weakness is not being able to control his emotions. He sees every criticism as dislike for his person, so he went to war. I doubt, it will be different outside the political environment.
— Alhaji Misbaudeen Adeniyi SANUSI (@adeniyi_sanusi) September 23, 2024
If he is actually Godwin, he would have acted differently. But I think he unfortunately devolved into GOGwin. His wife isn’t among the women of understanding!
— Ehwarieme Kolawole Goddey (@KolawoleGoddey) September 23, 2024
Very unfortunate human being… He failed to learn any lesson and it came to him in karma…
— JAMES GIBEK JUDE (@Gibekure) September 23, 2024
This is the Oba of Benin kingdom a well respected king across Africa, then you Obaseki embarrassed him! No no no, the day I saw that in the news I knew you were finished. pic.twitter.com/62O8ESi9cW
— Msoo Slim Nyaga (@MsooSlim) September 22, 2024
If Obaseki lost his LG, it’s like he read “The 48 Laws of Power” backward—straight to ‘How to Lose Everything in 10 Easy Steps!’ Even Aristotle would be like, ‘Bro, that’s not leadership. That’s a masterclass in how to drop the ball!
Oshobaba go don read 48 laws of power well😂 pic.twitter.com/KR8L2MfMMH
— Azlan Of The Confluence® 🇳🇬 (@Shaibu_AO) September 22, 2024
To those who claim Elu P’s Akpata would reduce PDP’s chance, do yourself a favour by adding LP’s figures to Obaseki’s Asue. We’ve always told you elections ain’t won on social media. Not even loquacious Aisha could get more than 4 votes. As for Obaseki- the MOU master, EFCC calls pic.twitter.com/6dqzu9fBhT
— ỌMỌ́GBỌ́LÁHÀN 🇳🇬 (@_officialczar) September 22, 2024
Live on @ARISEtv – Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, claims outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki alienated key allies which led to the election loss of PDP to APC #EdoDecides #EdoDecides2024 pic.twitter.com/JqZQLXLeBK
— Rotus (@Rotankwot) September 23, 2024
Dear @Aighodalo.
You are a good man I want to believe, but you see that Obaseki and a certain boy called Lawrence na them do you…. No forgive them o, hold them for blokos well well…..
As a chill guy, I believe you can go back to your private life and continue to do as well as… pic.twitter.com/bjXgvvIcJK
— Nonconformist (@_nonconformist1) September 22, 2024
