Former Edo State Governor, Osunbor Throws Hat Into Edo Governorship Race

By Akinwale Kasali

Months to the Edo State Governorship Election, former Edo State Governor, Senator Oserheimen Osunbor has formally declared his intention to run for Edo gubernatorial race.

Osunbor made his intention known at the weekend in his hometown Iruekpen in Edo Central District.

The Professor of Law said that he decided to to contest for the coveted office after his consultation with his people both in Edo North and South Senatorial districts.

Speaking at the declaration, Osunbor said charity begins at home and it’s appropriate to let his immediate constituency know first about his intentions to run.

He added: “This gathering is for me to formally disclose my intentions to run for the forthcoming gubernatorial election.

“I solicit your maximum support towards achieving this mission of ours.

He urged the people to bury their hatchets and let bygones be bygones even as he promised to represent them well once he is able to get his party’s ticket.

Osunbor added that it was the turn of Edo Central to present the next governor of our beloved state.

The current Governor is from Edo South, Edo North presented the Minister which now leaves Edo Central to produce the next governor.

”I have consulted widely and everyone seems to be in sync that it is the turn of Edo Central.

“I’m aware of the pains of my people in Edo state especially of the Esans.

I’m not vying because of my self interest but for the interest of the people.

”If given the opportunity, I can assure you that I will deliver on my promises.

“I have intimidating qualifications and have gotten the assurances of even those outside my party that they will work assiduously with me once I secure my party nomination.”

Osunbor who plans to contest under the APC, was a Governor under the PDP before the Supreme Court sacked him in favour of Adams Oshiomhole.