Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has warned the political class that they could be in for a massive shock at the 2023 general elections as Nigerians are fed up.
According to Obaseki, the ever-growing interest of Nigerians, especially youths, in the 2023 elections indicates that they are not satisfied with the state of the country, stating that politicians will do well to assuage the people before the polls or be shocked at the result of the elections.
Obaseki sounded the warning while speaking with Government House correspondents in Edo.
“I am sure that we are all watching the development in the country very closely, particularly the evolving political development. It’s clear now that Nigerians are getting fed up with the government and those that represent them in government. We can see that in their reactions on social media and where their actions and emotions are headed.
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“For us as a government and representatives of our people, we would be hurting ourselves if we ignore the changes that are coming and believe that things are still the same. We will all be shocked as we are beginning to see.
“People are now beginning to realise that they need to demand more from people in government and those managing their resources and commonwealth; people will go out to vote their choice or interests.”
He added, “No political party today can beat its chest and say they will win or have a clear victory in the next election in the country.
“People are watching and the only reason why people will leave their houses to polling units is because there is a reason to either vote for or against something. If they have not benefited, they are not likely to come out on Election Day.”
The governor further warned, “People will ask questions saying: you have not done what you promised us, you have not delivered; people will react. Nobody will be spared. The new group will come in and will not spare the civil servants; they will put pressure on them and politicians will be kicked out of office.
“We are lucky in Edo State because we saw it coming and have laid down the roadmap and anticipated it coming but our challenge is that many people don’t believe it, thinking we have time and things will still happen the way they usually do.”