Obaseki's Twilight Farewell Sparks Social Media Buzz, Criticism From Political Opponents

As Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki prepares to leave office, a photo of him relaxing with friends at Lagos's Habour Point has created a stir online. The image emerged on social media shortly after Senator Monday Okpebholo publicly questioned Obaseki's whereabouts, just one day before the end of his tenure.

 

Some online critics speculated that Obaseki may have abandoned his responsibilities, prompting a prominent PDP member to defend the governor, accusing Okpebholo of “spreading falsehoods” and highlighting the baseless nature of the rumors.

This response came after a statement from Prince Kassim Afegbua, who questioned the governor’s commitment to governance.

 

A member of Edo State's executive council took to social media, posting, “Happening Now… Governor Obaseki being hosted by friends at Habour Point, Lagos. Governance is no joke, and perhaps if the mandate was truly earned, he would have taken a more reflective approach.”

 

This social media exchange adds another layer to the longstanding rivalry between Obaseki and Okpebholo, who have sparred frequently over issues in the state.

With the governor's administration coming to a close, the photo has become a symbol of lingering tensions between his supporters and critics as the state prepares for a new leadership.