By Ayodele Oni
Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the September 19, 2020 Edo state Governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has finally given up on his fight for the seat. In giving up, he has words of advice to members of the party.
Reacting to the Supreme Court verdict which threw out his appeal against the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki yesterday, he advised members of the party in the state to reorganize and position the party to win again.
In 2015, he was the candidate of the PDP, but in 2019, on the advice of former National Chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole, he defected to the APC, thus switching positions with Governor Godwin Obaseki who beat him thoroughly in the election.
The Apex court, in a unanimous judgement, cleared Governor Obaseki of Certificate forgery.
In a statement titled “Because we were gallant, our hope is alive” which he issued, the APC candidate said “Yesterday, the Supreme Court by its judgment brought to an end our struggle for the office of the Governor of Edo State that commenced in September, 2020.
“I thank all our supporters as well as our loyal party men and women for your unwavering commitment and sacrifice to the advancement of Edo state and urge you to be law abiding and to be of good cheer.
“What matters most is that our party, the All Progressive Congress (APC), stood up for what we believe in.
“We stood up for the placement of our people at the epicenter of governance which is a sharp departure from the norm.
“As such, let no grievances and no embittered feelings impair the force of our efforts.
“Let us look forward to our coming together to reorganize and position our party to win again. This is in service to our beloved state.
“Finally, I thank God for the opportunity to seek the office. To Him be all honor and glory.”
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