Edo guber: My husband not in politics for personal gains – Ize-Iyamu

Osagie Ize-Iyamu

The vision and mission of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu in politics is not for personal gains but for the welfare of the people.
Making the remarks in Benin at Christ Embassy Church, wife of the PDP candidate, Dr. (Mrs) Osagie Ize-Iyamu, urged eligible voters to remain focused on giving their mandate to him in the rescheduled September 28 election.
In a statement by the Ize-Iyamu Campaign Organisation and signed by Tenet Iredia, she appealed to women and all eligible voters in the state not to allow the postponement of the election to dampen their enthusiasm.
She observed that other extraneous reasons might have been responsible for the postponement of the election but stressed that the primary concern of eligible voters was to ensure that they did not succumb to tricks and antics of the APC in the state.
While further advising them not to sell their PVC as this would mortgage their future, she said that
all would be well at the end of the election when a new government comes into power.
“You all have sacrifices to make if you want to enjoy democracy. No matter the attempts or conscious efforts by the opposition to discourage you from voting, be resolute and determined to give your mandate. This is the time to take your destiny in your own hands. Secure a good welfare package for your husbands and your children with your voter cards,” he said.
Dr. Idia who regretted that many youths with talent, creativity and vision were wasting away in the state because of bad governance said that the SIMPLE Agenda which contains PDP manifesto would be helpful to them.
The Consultant Orthodontist and senior lecturer, University of Benin said that Pastor Ize-Iyamu was a staunch believer in God, adding that when he is in power, Edo people would rejoice. According to her, Ize-Iyamu had found it not only necessary but desirable to seek the face of God and solicit blessings and prayers from fellow pastors.
Responding, the Christ Embassy, Benin, zone One, Pastor Moses Olayemi thanked God for Ize-Iyamu’s faith, courage and boldness, wishing him success in his enterprise.
He advised the PDP candidate to make a vow to God, saying that ‘if God says yes, no man can say no’ and prayed that God should keep terrorists and other mischief makers busy ‘outside the election’
In a related development, Mrs Ize-Iyamu also paid similar visit to some mosques in Benin where she said that all men were created by one God while urging all Muslim women to vote for the PDP candidate.