Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has promised to work to ensure that the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki returns to power.
Obaseki officially joined the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Friday.
He announced his decision on Friday afternoon at the state Secretariat of the party in Benin City, Edo State.
PDP also expressed happiness at the governor’s decision.
PDP wrote: “Breaking News! The governor of Edo State, H. E. @GovernorObaseki has defected to our great Party, the @OfficialPDPNig.”
“The declaration was made this afternoon at the state Secretariat of our party in Benin city, Edo State. Power to the people. #EdoIsPDP. @officialKolaO”
Reacting to the development, Okowa said, “I welcome my brother, Governor Godwin Obaseki, to our great party, the People’s Democratic Party!
“As you join us on this platform, we shall work to ensure that you continue the great work that you have started for the people of Edo State.”
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