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Open Letter to Obaseki: Why I Believe Edo Voters Rejected Ighodalo

I saw Godwin Obaseki's congratulatory message to Governor Ademola Adeleke after the Osun election, and I believe he should reflect on why Asue Ighodalo lost in Edo State. In my view, many Edo voters stayed away because they were disappointed by Obaseki's second term. I believe this dissatisfaction came from allegations of poor infrastructure delivery, rising insecurity and cult activity, the handling of local government elections, and strained relations with the traditional institution. I also believe his conduct during the 2023 presidential election, including the treatment of Peter Obi and alleged pressure on voters in places such as Ologbo, affected public trust. The Obayantor crisis is another issue I feel received insufficient attention, especially given reports that residents and farmers were displaced. Edo people can strongly defend a candidate they genuinely support. Obaseki should take the outcome as a lesson and allow Edo voters to decide their future freely.

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emeka

Which parts of Obaseki's second term do you think most influenced the voter turnout and Ighodalo's loss?

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Y
yemi

I agree; judging the administration's record as a whole is a practical way to understand the public response.

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H
hala

The post connects the Edo result to frustration with the outgoing administration, rather than treating the candidate's loss in isolation.

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kaka

That may be part of the story, but low turnout alone does not prove every absent voter was reacting to Obaseki's second term.

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kris

A useful discussion would compare turnout patterns, campaign messages, and specific grievances before assigning the result to one factor.

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