The All Progressives Congress on Saturday flagged off its campaign ahead of the Governorship election in Edo state on September 19.
The event took place at the University of Benin’s Sports Complex, Benin-city.
In his flag-off speech, Ize-Iyamu sounded confident of victory.
“With the people you have seen with me today, will you say we are in the opposition?” he said. “Can anybody say that we have been intimidated?”
He went on to promise not just to win the election, but sweep all 18 local governments in the state.
“Never again should we have a Governor who will describe Edo youths as miscreants,” an energetic Oshiomhole said. “It is the business of Governors and of governments to empower the poor and elevate them to a position of dignity.”
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Before the campaign flag-off, the APC Governorship Candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, and his guests paid a courtesy visit to the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II to seek his royal blessings.
While receiving them, the Oba emphasized the importance of prayers and called for a peaceful, rancor-free election.
He said the Palace remains a father to all and will support the choice of the people at the polls.
President Muhammadu Buhari, who endorsed Ize-Iyamu on Friday and presented him the party’s flag as its candidate in the election, also received praises from the Oba over the successes of his administration.
Dignitaries who were present include the Yobe State Governor and Chairman of the APC Caretaker Committee, Mr. Mai Mala-Buni, Governors of Kano, Imo, Kaduna, Osun, and former Chairman of the party, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, as well as some Ministers.
