Edo Election: We May Leave Our Case To God – Ize-Iyamu

Francis Onoiribholo

Benin – The candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the just-concluded governorship election in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has said that one of the options open to him on the irregularities of the election results is to leave his case to God, just as he appealed to those who might be dissatisfied not to take the laws into their hands or engage in violent demonstrations that may lead to destruction of public property.

Ize-Iyamu who made the appeal in a statement in Benin said he and the party still had many options which include going to the election tribunal, call a World Press Conference to let the world know what transpired, or leave everything to God.

“I appeal to all of us, Edo people who feel dissatisfied not to take the laws into your hands or engage in violent demonstrations or destruction of public property. We still have many options. We can go to the elections tribunal. We can call a World Press Conference to let the world know what transpired or we can leave everything to God,” he said.

According to his statement, he said: “My good people of Edo state, I am Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party. I thank each and everyone of you for the wonderful turnout we all saw on September 28 2016 during the Edo state governorship elections.

“Though we have our doubts about the results as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, I appreciate your massive turnout which is unprecedented in the history of governorship elections in our state. You defied all fears and threats and turned out to vote the candidate of your choice.

“There is no doubt that the results declared by INEC gives all of us cause for concern. For example, the so-called winner of the elections was credited with less than 320,000 votes while I who INEC claimed lost, was credited with less than 300,000 votes. This is not true.

“The results exposes the fraud orchestrated by INEC. The incident was nothing short of pre-arranged allocation of votes. That is why despite the so-called victory, we are all witnesses to the gloom and sadness that has enveloped the state ever since.

“More than the results of the elections, I thank God that no life was lost before and during the elections, despite all plans by certain political parties. This was our prayer to God that no life should be lost in the course of the elections.

“No matter how you feel, please conduct yourselves in civilised manner because the will of God must prevail. If God says I, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, will be governor, no amount of rigging can stop it. So we must keep hope alive. Let us continue to hope and believe in our country.

“I thank you for the confidence you reposed in me and my running mate, Hon John Yakubu. I believe that democracy remains the best option for us as a people despite all its imperfections. I also believe that we must remain committed to getting it right as a people and a nation.

“I still say the future is now. I salute you and I appreciate your courage. God bless Edo state. And God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria”.

tuale4u:
This edo election has be described as one of d most peaceful and free election in Nigeria history by most observers..

aljazira:
1. Good decision.
2. Wise and Okowa will not send kobo to you again.
3. Take your small change manage life than giving lawyers.
4. Truly, as a Pastor, I urge you to leave for God indeed.

SamuelAnyawu:




Any relationship between Okowa and Iyamu?

egopersonified:
Not going to court shows that all your allegations are false. If you have proof that the election was rigged, do the needful. If you don't have the finance, let us know, some of us have E-money's number on speed dial.

Agbaletu:

lol
I have not laughed since we lost this election.

Kingsley1000:
this pastor never cease to amaze me,God is for justice ,he knows pretty well u failed ..........goto churches and preach the gospel and pray for Nigeria




God will bless u if u oblige to this
Just like Osibanjo having no business being a vp.





wailers won't like this ,they prefer this man to waste his church tithe in court

Kingsley1000:
this pastor never cease to amaze me,God is for justice ,he knows pretty well u failed ..........goto churches and preach the gospel and pray for Nigeria




God will bless u if u oblige to this





wailers won't like this ,they prefer this man to waste his church tithe in court

aljazira:
1. Good decision.
2. Wise and Okowa will not send kobo to you again.
3. Take your small change manage life than giving lawyers.
4. Truly, as a Pastor, I urge you to leave for God indeed.

NgeneUkwenu:
Please Dont....The lawyers Must Eat....

Agbaletu:

lol
I have not laughed since we lost this election.