Prince John Mayaki, Director of Communication and Media, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu Campaign Organisation, on Sunday admonished Governor Godwin Obaseki to prepare for direct primaries or hasten his move to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

In a statement made available to DAILY INDEPENDENT, Mayaki said after futile attempts to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari, Obaseki and his loyalists are now desperate to meet Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, national leader of the APC whom the governor has made disparaging remarks about in the past.

The statement reads: “The chips are down and the haughtiness of the man who said his ambition is non-negotiable has mellowed. His name is Godwin Obaseki and his emissaries, led by Osarodion Ogie, was seen meandering around Bourdillion yesterday, gearing ahead for APC Governor’s visit to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“The mission is simple: to lobby, plead, and negotiate, so that favour may go in the direction of the recalcitrant Obaseki and that if this last efforts collapses, he would run on the PDP platform since he’s being awaited according to PDP leaders.

“This effort comes after Obaseki’s attempt to meet with the President became futile, revealing the great disquiet, desperation, and an atmosphere of looming failure in that camp, which now drives their attempts.

“Is it not rather ironic that a man, who went from podium to podium, channel to channel, displaying a megalomaniac attitude, declaring his 2nd term ambition sacrosanct and undebatable, is now going state to state, door to door, seeking support and assistance?

“From Abuja to Lagos, Obaseki’s footsteps is filled with proverbial lessons: the man who exalted himself to the ranks of the gods but who must now recognize that he is a simple human.

“That recognition begins with this visit to Bourdillon and it is made remarkable by the fact that this same Obaseki, the man being led to beg, had called APC leaders “thieves” who want him to share the state’s money

“But even in this new repentance, Obaseki is not entirely sincere and penitent. While he understands that his best bet is to remain in APC and heal the wounds he had inflicted on the memory and conscience of the party, he is as well scheming and plotting behind the scene, planing a defection to the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) – the party that has extended the collection date for its nomination form of today’s meeting with the National Leader of APC collapses.

“Even in the Bible, the Christian wisdom prescribed, as a condition for forgiveness, a contrite and repentant heart. That is missing in Obaseki. The same Bible made it clear, in the book of Revelation, that for the kingdom of God, lukewarmness is not a virtue—one must be entirely hot or exactly cold.

“It is also the same for Jesus’s who not only denies us the opportunity of serving two masters but add that “no one who puts his hands in the plough and takes it back is fit for the kingdom.” Governor Godwin Obaseki has been dilly-dallying, hopping left and right, stand neither here nor there, not hot for APC or cold for PDP, a trait that makes one unfit for serious consideration.

“But serious consideration has even, at this point, deservedly almost eluded Obaseki. He made a lot of unforgivable utterances and went ahead to carry out ear-cringing, jaw-dropping actions against the same people he is today seeking their face. Judas, the only Bible character Obaseki can truly be likened to, did not enjoy the privilege of comprehensive clemency.

“Obaseki arrogated himself far too high as if he never knew this day will come especially when he believed that unseating the National Chairman of the party would drop the APC second term ticket on his lap. And so, in the process of his mindless arrogation, he had boasted too frequently that he commands the respect, admiration, and good works that will defeat any co-aspirant for the governorship.

“So far, no bad has been done to Obaseki, except the demand to come now and walk his talk, to subject himself to a party referendum and prove, as he has countlessly said, that he has done well and holds the loyalty of greater party members who are satisfied with his achievement. It is no more, no less.

“Tell Godwin Obaseki that there are only two options available to him – to either prepare for direct primaries in the APC or conclude his negotiations with the opposition People’s Democratic Party.
https://www.independent.ng/obaseki-should-prepare-for-direct-primaries-or-join-pdp-mayaki/

Fact.. Obaseki was ill-advised... Osho is an hypocrite.. Yes, obaseki is disloyal... Yes... Ize-Iyamu is unstable.. Yes.... But none of these matters.. Because politics isn't sentimental... It is who can make things happen.. Can obaseki win without any support from stakeholders?.. I doubt... He may be a good governor.. But he is a terrible politician.. Very terrible!!

edo 2020!!! e no go easy

I still don't want to believe the rumour that Obaseki is in Lagos to beg Tinubu. Edo is not Lagos

Exactly my thoughts too...The ball is no longer in his court....Truth be told in a free and fair election in Edo state....PDP will always floor APC with a trusted candidate.... Aside Edo North (oshiomole's senatorial district), the PDP have better strong holds than APC in Edo South (majorly binis) and in Edo Central (majorly Esans)......

Obaseki Obaseku Obaseki...He should have learnt from AMBO...Play the first term politics...And go mad in your second tenure...

he thought the Oba can make him win since he is from royal family

espn:
Obaseki Obaseku Obaseki...He should have learnt from AMBO...Play the first term politics...And go mad in your second tenure...

Best advice from my pastor

nairavsdollars:
I still don't want to believe the rumour that Obaseki is in Lagos to beg Tinubu. Edo is not Lagos

Not rumour at all
Mr man Ambode best all ur politicians in ur erosional region...he can recontest in the nearest future.

Lagos politics is the best in Nigeria..where other politicians look up to.

Obeseki will not win the primaries, have it at the back of ur mind any candidate IPOD supports looses.

Edo people are not loosers

Drchristian:

Not rumour at all
Mr man Ambode best all ur politicians in ur eriosional region...he can recontest in the nearest future.

Lagos politics is the best in Nigeria..where other politicians look up to.

Obeseki will not win the primaries, have it at the back of ur mind any candidate IPOD supports looses.

Edo people are not loosers

Waitin bring IPOD inside Edo matter?

Is Edo part of Biafra?

I dey suspect u as a yoruba man.

hammerpP:


Waitin bring IPOD inside Edo matter?

Is Edo part of Biafra?

Ho didn't u know IPOD PDP are now Obaseki's supporter?
Aren't u surprised by that?

Drchristian:

Ho didn't u know IPOD PDP are now Obaseki's supporter?
Aren't u surprised by that?

PDP is PDP, in politics if their is fight in APC, opposition with try to divide them by picking one side.

It happened in Lagos with Ambode.

It happened in PDP Rivers with Rotimi Amaechi and Wike/GEJ.

Take it from me, IPOB dont care wat happens in APC Edo state.

Ola Rotimi once wrote in his book, The gods are not to blame: “if u are not quick to call a thief a thief, he will call u one instead”. The same one Oshiomhole called a thief, currently facing corruption charges in court & overly desperate to become governor by all means is now grandstanding. Na wa o, wonders have indeed ended!

...and oh before u come here & say Obasanjo called Atiku a thief before & supported him later, think!! Is this the type of politics we should be playing at this time?? Politics of ilalobo for greedy & hungry party leaders & godfatherism, with no one interrogating the real issues of performance & fiscal responsibility of an administration?? Nigerian youths it is not too late to start thinking, ask the relevant questions and save our dear nation from the mediocrity of the type of politics of Oshiomole, POI & hungry & greedy party leaders!!

I doubt if pdp would allow him.
He would dump them after election as well.

so IPOB members are not in Edo state?

hammerpP:


PDP is PDP, in politics if their is fight in APC, opposition with try to divide them by picking one side.

It happened in Lagos with Ambode.

It happened in PDP Rivers with Rotimi Amaechi and Wike/GEJ.

Take it from me, IPOB dont care wat happens in APC Edo state.

In few months, Obaseki will be wondering how he got himself into this mess in the first place.


He claims he's fighting Osho because of the love he has for Edo people, but now that Osho is about to beat him like a Samba drum, how would he be able to continue working for Edo as an ex governor?



I AM DONE TALKING

nairavsdollars:
so IPOB members are not in Edo state?

Edo is not a relevant state like Lagos.

Wateva happens in Edo is for the Edo people to decide, just like Katsina, Taraba and all those states.


Lagos is a concern because we have invested there and millions of Igbos live there, but I dont know y u people want to drag us into Edo business.

This is the man Oshiomole rigged out for Obaseki in 2016 even saying he is a looter & untrustworthy fellow. Today Ize-Iyamu is issuing orders to Obaseki.Nothing but selfish egocentric interests.One day will be one day for all of una.

then tell your lord Tinubu to back off!

hammerpP:



Edo is not a relevant state like Lagos.

Wateva happens in Edo is for the Edo people to decide, just like Katsina, Taraba and all those states.


Lagos is a concern because we have invested there and millions of Igbos live there, but I dont know y u people want to drag us into Edo business.

nairavsdollars:

then tell your lord Tinubu to back off!

Is like u dont have ears, Edo is for Edo people.

I only followed Drchristian here after she disturbed my mention on the other thread and keep mentioning Igbo and IPOB on her every comment, u can verify on her posts.

Anything wey wan happen for Edo, let it happen.

I couldnt care less.

If Obaseki runs and wins with PDP, he will still return to APC.

He should stay put in APC and fight to the end like a man with balls he has always exudes.

All this Ize-Iyamu noise will end after the election. Even if Obaseki moves to PDP he'll still defeat Ize-Iyamu.

Ize-Iyamu is unelectable caused by running mouth of Oshiomhole, by the time Obaseki campaign group starts releasing video statement made by Oshiomhole against Ize-Iyamu in 2016 governorship campaign, then you guys will know that Ize-Iyamu has lost the election even before it starts.

APC 2023 starts from Edo governorship election.

Team Tinubu is not my man vs Oshiomhole and Tinubu.

babyfaceafrica:
Fact.. Obaseki was ill-advised... Osho is an hypocrite.. Yes, obaseki is disloyal... Yes... Ize-Iyamu is unstable.. Yes.... But none of these matters.. Because politics isn't sentimental... It is who can make things happen.. Can obaseki win without any support from stakeholders?.. I doubt... He may be a good governor.. But he is a terrible politician.. Very terrible!!

Gbam

Obaseki is a muntula

He doesn't have a good adviser, he shld ve secured d second term ticket before standing against oshomole

hammerpP:


PDP is PDP, in politics if their is fight in APC, opposition with try to divide them by picking one side.

It happened in Lagos with Ambode.

It happened in PDP Rivers with Rotimi Amaechi and Wike/GEJ.

Take it from me, IPOB dont care wat happens in APC Edo state.

I bottle for you

hammerpP:



Edo is not a relevant state like Lagos.

Wateva happens in Edo is for the Edo people to decide, just like Katsina, Taraba and all those states.


Lagos is a concern because we have invested there and millions of Igbos live there, but I dont know y u people want to drag us into Edo business.

No one dragged you into anything,you are the ones that keep dragging yourselves into others business due to your hate.

KenOne:
All this Ize-Iyamu noise will end after the election. Even if Obaseki moves to PDP he'll still defeat Ize-Iyamu.

Ize-Iyamu is unelectable caused by running mouth of Oshiomhole, by the time Obaseki campaign group starts releasing video statement made by Oshiomhole against Ize-Iyamu in 2016 governorship campaign, then you guys will know that Ize-Iyamu has lost the election even before it starts.

APC 2023 starts from Edo governorship election.

Team Tinubu is not my man vs Oshiomhole and Tinubu.

This is Nigeria,if you like release all the video statements in the world.That doesn't do shit.

Nothing Is Impossible.
So then it does not depend on human will or
effort but on God who shows mercy.

It is still 100% possible that Obaseki will be reelected. So stop hyping yourself. Anything Can still happened

The way this Pastor Iyamu fellow has been running his mouth all over the place with arrogance, he must really think he's God.

babyfaceafrica:
Fact.. Obaseki was ill-advised... Osho is an hypocrite.. Yes, obaseki is disloyal... Yes... Ize-Iyamu is unstable.. Yes.... But none of these matters.. Because politics isn't sentimental... It is who can make things happen.. Can obaseki win without any support from stakeholders?.. I doubt... He may be a good governor.. But he is a terrible politician.. Very terrible!!

Oga who would you rather have, a good polictician or a good governor?

Ize-Iyamu is talking too much. obaseki is travelling the roads travelled by Ortom. APC ought be careful of the antics of obaseki, he knows what he is doing