Shaibu says obaseki will build oshiomole's legacy

THE Edo State deputy governor-elect, Hon. Philip Shaibu, has said that the next governor, Godwin Obaseki, will build on the legacy of the Adams Oshiomhole government.

Shaibu spoke at the weekend during a thank-you rally in Etsako West, Etsako Central and Etsako East Local Government Areas.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Obaseki, was declared elected in the September 28 election.

Obaseki pulled 319, 483 votes to beat Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who scored 253,173 votes.

Shaibu assured the people of Etsako East, who defied a heavy down pour to listen to his message, that they should keep hope alive.

While noting that the Oshiomhole's government has laid a foundation for good governance, he said the governor-elect and himself, will build on the foundation.

He said the incoming government has a workable blue-print before seeking for the people's mandate.

Shaibu stressed: "We have an outgoing government that have been generally acknowledged to have performed credibly well. However, while we are challenged with this record performance, we are undaunted with it.

"We aim of seeking for your mandate is not only to chat a new map for the economy property of our dear state, but to also make life easier for us all.

"To me, haven been part and parcel of the Oshiomhole led government, we are well abreast of what have been done and what more is needed to do. This is to let you know that we are well prepared for the job.

"As you all know, we cannot do it all alone, so, while we solicit for your support and cooperation, I want us all to know that we have a lot to be hopeful for, both as a state and people.

"Legacy that will be left by Oshiomhole will not be insurmountable, we will not only be working to match his achievement, but also work to surpass it," Shaibu vowed.