Edo 2020: Buhari Shocks Many, Endorses Ize-Iyamu |The Source

By Adesina Soyooye

In a suprise move, President Muhammadu Buhari received in audience, Friday morning, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the September 19 election.

There had been speculations over whether the President would receive him in audience, and endorse him, or not.

Those not in favour of Mr President receiving him pegged their argument on the fact that the candidate is being prosecuted by the Economic Financial and Crimes Commission, EFCC, on alleged corruption charges,  to the tune of N700 million.

The case is still active.

They had also argued that for a President who  built his reputation on fighting corruption, he would be doing a damage to his reputation   and integrity.

But on Friday, the President put his party first, received Ize-Iyamu in audience, and endorsed him as the candidate.

For Ize-Iyamu, the Presidential reception and endorsement are a big deal, especially, after the crisis in the State House of Assembly on Thursday.

For many, it was the wrong time for the President to receive the candidate, as it could be interpreted as an endorsement of Thursday’s crisis in Edo State.

Details, later