In a series of tweets, Obaseki, who is running for re-election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 19 election wrote: “I supported @A Oshiomhole when he ran for office. I developed his plan as governor. When he was done, he felt I can continue this plan.
“So, I ran for office; he had an ulterior motive and felt I was going to be subservient. He didn’t know I was going to be this independent-minded.
“The @OfficialPDPNig gave me umbrella when I weathered my political storm and I am grateful to the leadership of the party for their large heart.