The Family of Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki has endorsed the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Osagie Ize-Iyamu ahead of the September 19 polls.
Recall that 7 out of 12 Councillors of Godwin Obaseki’s native town in Oredo Local Government Council had dumped the Governor to show their support for his opponent Pastor Ize-iyamu.
Mr Ize-Iyamu got Obaseki’s Family endorsement at a meeting held on Saturday at his residence.
The APC Governorship Candidate for the Edo 2020 election took to his Twitter handle to make the disclosure.
He wrote:
“This morning, I received the endorsement of the prominent Obaseki family at a meeting led by Mr. Osaro and Victor Obaseki,”
“Like the governor’s aides and appointees, members of his family agree he has failed Edo people and doesn’t deserve re-election.”
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu Quoted Obaseki’s Family, Saying;
“Generally, the Obasekis have their own way of doing things.
“The different branches of the Obaseki family, we are supporting our brother, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu.
“We will do all our campaigns for him fully, without let or hindrance.”
he was very grateful to them for their “courage and selflessness”.
He continued:“They have even gone ahead to produce and donate beautiful face caps as a demonstration of their love and support,” .
“It takes great love for state and the people to make such brave decision to sideline all sentiments and ties and back the better candidate.
“I’m not going to disappoint them and millions of Edo people at home and in the diaspora who daily reaffirm their support.” He said
See tweet:
This morning, I received the endorsement of the prominent Obaseki family at a meeting led by Mr. Osaro and Victor Obaseki.
Like the Governor’s aides and appointees, members of his family agree he has failed Edo people and doesn’t deserve re-election. #EdoMustMoveForward pic.twitter.com/bsvDxOisai
— Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu (@PastorIzeIyamu) August 1, 2020
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