Update: Obaseki dumps APC for PDP.

Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki has announced that he has officially joined the peoples democratic party PDP to continue is political ambition.

This was confirmed on the governor's verified twitter handle.

The masses have also poured in their congratulatory messages and wished the governor well in future endeavours.

Some gave the slogan 4+4, claiming that the governor's move will put an end to godfatherizim in politics.

Below is the original post and comments;

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Godwin Obaseki (GGO)

@GovernorObaseki

I have officially joined the

@OfficialPDPNig

to advance my ambition to seek re-election as Governor of Edo State. I, as always, remain committed to engendering good governance and sustainable development of our dear state.

2:50 PM · Jun 19, 2020·Twitter for iPhone

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Aikhume

@aikhume

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@GovernorObaseki

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@OfficialPDPNig

NA GODWIN!!!!!!! 4+4 TORGBA!!!

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Saviour

@iam_Saviourite

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I have never voted for PDP

@OfficialPDPNig

once in my life. but because of you I will indeed vote for PDP this time around if u and Hon. Philip Shaibu emerge the party flag bearer come September 2020 Edo governorship election. Let make this hashtag trend #ObasekiwelcometoPDP

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Dee

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@OfficialPDPNig

God Say To #Obaseki 'I am walking through the rain with you, and I give you my Umbrella'.

#EdoIsPdp #ExodusMovement #ObasekiIsAMovement #GodMustWin

Congratulations to My Governor!!!

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Ogbebor, Eghosa Paul

@Eghexs76

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Lolzz

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UAE-Crown Prince of Abuja

@UkoAEtuk

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Congratulations Sir and welcome home.

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Sahabo Usman

@sahabogotel

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I pray that may u succeed We must end godfatherism in politics.

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Paul Barnabas 

 ( PHD by affidavit

@PaulBar05132358

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Very important sir.

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Kings Benson

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A party has no personality on its own, it depends on who the candidate is. If the candidate is good, the party is good and we are voting that candidate. Godwin Obaseki is a good man. We are voting Godwin Obaseki, no matter the platform.