Northern professionals in Edo State has declared their support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu for the September election.
The group also said they would mobilise the electorate to vote for pastor Ize-Iyamu to enable him emerge as the Governor of the State come September, 2020.
The group made the declaration in Benin through its Chairman, Abdallah Tureta, noting that Ize-Iyamu is a man who can deliver devidend of democracy to the good people of Edo.
The group also commended the leadership of All Progressive Congress (APC) on the recent appointment of the Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje as the Chairman Campaign Council for Edo state.
“We, Northern Professionals, resident in Edo State, have resolved to throw our weight behind the Governorship candidate of the APC, Pastor Ize-Iyamu. We are assuring him of our support to ensure his victory at the polls on September 19.
“We are also commending APC for appointing Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje as the chairman of the Campaign Council for Edo election. Our resolve to back Pastor Ize-Iyamu is in solidarity with Governor Ganduje’s appointment as the chairman of the Campaign Council.”
“We came to understand that the wisdom behind Governor Ganduje’s appointment as the chairman of the Campaign Council is to make sure that no opportunity is left unattended, to win the election. His sophistication and skills in politics are acknowledged across board.
“It is still fresh in our memories how President Muhammadu Buhari, last year, hailed Governor Ganduje, after becoming the best performing governor for three consecutive months, as rated by the APC Progressive Governors’ Forum.
“We challenge the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to come forward and showcase the feat Governor Godwin Obaseki achieved in almost four years. Since PDP and Obaseki don’t have anything to show, this is why they have resolved to be attacking personalities.”
Olaoluwa Adekunle
