Obaseki's aide accuses APC of plotting to deceive voters over Edo governor’s party- A media aide to Governor Godwin Obaseki has accused the APC of trying to deceive rural voters - Crusoe Osagie, the special adviser to Edo state governor noted that the APC is lying to voters that Obaseki is still a member of APC - The governor's aide urged the people of Edo not to be confused and vote where they see the umbrella PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in Edo, Crusoe Osagie, an aide to the state governor, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of plotting to deceive rural voters over Godwin Obaseki's political party. The special adviser to the governor on media and communication strategy said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has busted the new strategy being deployed by the APC. Osagie, who spoke with journalists on Monday, August 24, in Benin City, revealed that the ruling party plans to trick voters and confuse them as to which party Obaseki belongs to by lying to them. Read also N10 billion fraud allegation: IGP orders probe of Udom’s appointee He went on to note that the APC has been lying to people that Obaseki is still a member of the ruling party in order to get votes. The governor's aide urged the people not to be confused and vote for the umbrella on election day as Obaseki is no longer in the APC He said: “We have been receiving calls from supporters of Governor Godwin Obaseki in the hinterlands who told us that some members of the APC have been trying to deceive them to vote for the APC in the forthcoming election, by lying to them that Governor Obaseki, who is very popular among them, is still in the APC. “We call on Edo people, especially those who may be confused about the governor’s political party to vote for the umbrella on election day because Governor Obaseki has since left the APC and he is now the flagbearer of the PDP. Read also Kogi guber: Huge number of APC aspirants is due to my efforts, says Gov Bello “So members of the APC thought they could go to these communities, lie to them that their popular Governor is still in the APC. The strategy has since boomeranged on them because most of our people in these places, know better and the APC propagandists have fled the communities.” PAY ATTENTION: Download our mobile app to enjoy the latest news update Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Osagie said the APC has been having sleepless nights after being confronted with the achievements of Governor Obaseki. Osagie stated that facts about the role Obaseki played in the establishment of the Edo Modular Refinery, which is nearing completion in Ologbo area of the state are now staring the APC in its face. He made the comments in a statement sent to journalists on Sunday, August 23. In a related development, the governorship candidate of the APC in Edo, Osagie Ize-Iyamu has declared that Adams Oshiomhole is not his godfather. Read also Do not compare yourself with others - Immigration boss gives 10 rules to a successful career According to him, the former national chairman of the APC is working for him. He disclosed this while speaking with Arise Television on Sunday, August 23. Going further, he said he had once stepped down for Oshiomhole in 2007. He added that the relationship between him and Oshiomhole is mutual respect. He added that “the only person that is really my godfather is God himself.” Read more on the Edo election here. We'll isolate Wike in an isolation center - Ganduje | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - A media aide to Governor Godwin Obaseki has accused the APC of trying to deceive rural voters - Crusoe Osagie, the special adviser to Edo state governor noted that the APC is lying to voters that Obaseki is still a member of APC - The governor's aide urged the people of Edo not to be confused and vote where they see the umbrella PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng