The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Edo
Governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has assured the people
of Edo State that his clarity of purpose and hunger for service will
transform the decaying neglected infrastructure across the 18 Local
Government Areas of the State.
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu who said this through his Director of
Communication and Media, Mr. John Mayaki in Benin City also clarified
the misattribution of his consistent ambition to desperation by few
skeptics, stating that contrary to their claims, he is driven by the
desire to reposition and restructure Edo state with carefully
thought-out policies and programs encapsulated in his SIMPLE agenda.
He said: “It’s sad and regrettable that my clarity of purpose is what
shortsighted minds call desperation; it’s really a definite statement of
ambition.”
“It’s a truism that Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu wants to become the governor
and everyone knows this. Make no pretense about that; he’s humbled by
the people’s support and belief in him”.
“Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu’s desire to reposition and restructure Edo
state is now our project, the people’s project.”
“Obviously, he knows what he wants and will surely go for it because it
will be for all Edo people’s collective benefit.”
“It will not be like the case of the grown man who was foisted on the
people. And the strategy he hopes to bring these desires to reality is
through his carefully thought-out policies and programs encapsulated in
his manifesto which he tagged the SIMPLE agenda.”
“These have always been in his mind; The Simple Agenda—A Manifesto of
Hope. It was there in 2016, coming into being as the comprehensive
collection of politically applicable principles, clauses, and
initiatives gained from long years in active political service.
“We all saw the power and effect the campaign powered by this manifesto
had, and now, a newer and updated version appears, coming to accommodate
the needs of the time and to iron out a life ruffled by the bad
attitudes of the Obaseki leadership.”
“The updated manifesto reflects the pains and desires of the vast
majority of Edo people whom Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu interacted with in
consonance with his belief in people-centered governance and leadership.
“This agenda revolves around Infrastructural Development/Urban Renewal,
Manpower Development and Training, Public-Private Partnerships,
Leadership By Example, and Employment Creation & Empowerment Scheme:
“The summary of the SIMPLE agenda with its deep intentions and
objectives, are unified in purpose and conception, showcasing a
deliberateness that is vital for progress and development.
“As you all know, unfortunately, these are traits missing in Edo
leadership as presently constituted where the scarce resources rather
being used for the betterment of its citizens, are channeled to promote
violence and thuggery, victimization and plunder.”