Obaseki surfaces in Lagos amid claims of secretive exit from Benin city

In a surprising twist, Edo State’s outgoing Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has reportedly surfaced in Lagos, just days after being alleged to have made a covert departure from Benin City.

This follows a statement by Governor-elect Monday Okpebholo, through his media aide Godspower Inegbe, claiming Obaseki had disappeared from the state capital under mysterious circumstances.

According to the statement issued by Okpebholo’s camp, Obaseki allegedly vacated the Edo State Government House on Friday, ordering all staff to leave before departing Benin in a bus, with his destination undisclosed. His sudden absence stirred speculation, with the governor-elect’s team suggesting his location was unknown.

However, on Sunday night, Edo State officials circulated a photograph via WhatsApp that appeared to dispel these claims. The image showed Governor Obaseki in Lagos, specifically at Harbour Point, where he was reportedly being hosted by friends. The accompanying message, shared at 11:04 p.m., was intended to clarify his whereabouts amidst the swirling rumors.

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With just 72 hours left until the official handover, Obaseki’s sudden departure and reappearance in Lagos have fueled intrigue around the transition period. As he prepares to step down, speculation remains over the motivations behind his swift exit from Benin and his recent engagements in Lagos.