Ize-Iyamu victory in Edo gov. election almost a done deal, says PDP Chairman

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo has said the party has done all it required for its candidate, Mr Osagie Ize-Iyamu, to emerge victorious at the Sept. 10 Governorship election.

 

The State Chairman of the PDP, Chief Dan Orbih of the Sen. Ahmed Makarfi-led Caretaker Committee faction, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin on Friday.

 

“We have toured the nooks and crannies of the 192 wards across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state and have interacted with the people.

 

“The people, who have been assured of their safety, have also vowed to effect the needed change in governance through their votes, come the decision making day.

 

“Now, the fear is no longer about our level of preparedness but about the technical aspect of the election process.

 

“Right now, INEC is the election, security agencies are the election.

 

“If Edo State must have a credible, free , fair and conclusive election on Sept. 10, it will be dependent on the level of seriousness and preparedness of these institutions,’’ he said

 

According to Orbih, INEC and security agencies should for once, be prepared to live up to their responsibilities to provide a level playing field for everybody.

 

“On our part, the party and its candidate are prepared and we have done our home work and can confidently say the governorship contest is almost a done deal.

 

“This is because the people have seen the true colour of the ruling All Progressives Congress party, both at the national and state levels and are ready to effect real change on the election day.

 

“So, come Sept. 10, the people will willingly and truly, in their numbers, march out to effect that genuine change in Edo state.

 

“They have resolved to damn the consequences of Gov. Adams Oshiomhole’s threat and boastful posture to exercise their franchise without fear of being intimidated at all.

 

“The only aspect remaining for the state to witness a conclusive election is the technical aspect of the electoral process which involves INEC and the security agencies.

 

“The onus now lies with these institutions to proof their level of readiness by providing a level playing field for all and sundry for a realisation of the much- needed conclusive election in Edo State.

 

“INEC will have to proof that it has sufficient logistics and control of it to deliver all electoral materials to polling centres timely.

 

“The security agencies have to show capability to squarely provide adequate security for all. (NAN)