Ize-Iyamu said that the state is in dire need of a governor who will bring all-round development to Edo State, not one that will discriminate against the people.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has formally declared his intention to contest the Edo 2024 governorship election under the platform of the APC.
Addressing party executives and the crowd that beseeched the APC Secretariat, Ize-Iyamu said he is the aspirant to beat in the whole election following his proven track records of development and popularity in the state.
He advised the APC to field its best candidate for the September 2024 governorship election, noting that the party cannot afford to remain in opposition, hence, the election, is a must-win for the party.
Ize-Iyamu said that the state is in dire need of a governor who will bring all-round development to Edo State, not one that will discriminate against the people.
He added that with his vast understanding of politics and workings of government, he, Ize-Iyamu is best suitable for the governorship position in the state, this is just as he promised to rely on his rebranded “simple agenda” for his developmental road-map for the state.
“Edo needs a governor who has a roadmap for development and progress, someone who understands the workings of government and not a total stranger.
“We want a governor that will see Edo as its own, develop the state not a governor with tribal sentiment. We want a governor that will relate with the party and have a regular session with the party.
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“I am a core party man and I want to appeal to our leaders and party members to nominate me as candidate of the APC in the election and I will provide rapid development for the people
“I have come to formally tell you that I want to run for the Governorship election in Edo under the platform of the APC. I came to seek your support,” he said.
Ize-Iyamu remarked that the APC in Edo lost the 2020 governorship poll not because the party nor its candidate was not popular, but some of its leaders and governors allegedly betrayed the party.
He commended the party for jettisoning the zoning agitation in the party, noting that it would help the APC to field its best for the election.