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The Digest:

Former Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has issued a stark warning to politicians, stating that those who use public office for personal enrichment will face divine punishment. According to reports, Obaseki declared that the true purpose of power is service to the people and glorifying God, not benefiting an inner circle.

Key Points:
  • Former Governor Godwin Obaseki warns politicians using power selfishly will face divine punishment
  • He stated, "If you are in politics to get power... for you and your friends... God will punish you"
  • Obaseki defined power as a divine responsibility for service, not personal gain
  • He expressed no regrets about his tenure and said he would not change his approach
  • The former governor emphasized his administration's focus on education and policy continuity
  • He criticized successors who dismantle public programs, saying they harm ordinary citizens
  • Obaseki questioned how leaders can be happy while many citizens suffer
In a political landscape often clouded by self-interest, a call for divine accountability frames governance not as a secular career, but as a sacred trust with profound moral consequences for those who betray it.

Sources: The Cable, Daily Trust