The Executives of the All Progressives Congress in Ugboko Niro Ward 5, Edo State, where Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu is registered, has authenticated his membership of the APC.
The executives also backed him to emerge victorious as the party’s candidate in the governorship election slated for September 19, this year.
Mathew Ogbebor, the Chairman of the ward executive committee, who led other members on a solidarity visit to Pastor Ize-Iyamu after his victory in the party primary election on Monday, dismissed speculations that the candidate failed to complete his registration at the ward level.
He affirmed that a membership card signed by him was issued to Pastor Ize-Iyamu after the completion of his registration in accordance with the party’s constitution last year.
Ogbebor praised Ize-Iyamu, describing him as a worthy and notable member of the party whose emergence as the candidate has united the party and provided assurances of victory at the polls.
In his response, Pastor Ize-Iyamu praised members of his Ward Executive Committee for insisting on the truth despite pressure and intimidation from some persons seeking to cause confusion in the party.
He assured party members that with their support and that of the people of Edo State who deserve good governance, he would post a resounding victory in the September governorship election.
He urged them to continue with their mobilization efforts in rural communities in order to promote greater understanding of his SIMPLE agenda, which according to him, was aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of the state.
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