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Edo 2020: This Is The Time We Need Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu.

By Mallam Omo-Iredia Osakue

When I thought about putting this piece together, the words of President Barack Obama came to my mind , where he said "In the face of impossible odds, people who love their country can change it"

Taking Edo state as a case study: It is true that on daily a basis the people are confronted with various degrees of problems, if not political squabbles, it will be on anger caused by hunger, heightened insecurity, poor educational programme, failed infrastructural plans, hazardous health initiatives, lack of payment of salaries, dysfunctional incentives and pension arrangements, administrative recklessness and disregard to the rule of law.

Yet, the man in the helm of affairs, whose responsibility is to venture into areas that need intervention with the aim of improving the well-being of citizens is completely reluctant - and the pitiable condition is left to persist. Irrespective of the empirical evidence of continued failure and despair, the citizens are constantly inundated with statements that offend the people's collective consciousness with impunity.

No wonder, many are tired and yearning for a true and enduring change that reflects genuine democracy, where the interest of the people is paramount. This clamour came alive, when it became evident that the intention of Mr. Godwin Obaseki is not to dispense governance, but rather to inseminate odium and engage in wasteful adventures - as recently experienced when he defected to the PDP after his defective academic credentials came to the open.

The traumatic shortcomings of the governor and his lacklustre attitude towards endearing programmes confirms his ineptitude and vacillation. Edo state needs a principled leader who is faithful to his duty and whose passion for genuine governance is unrivalled and second-to-none . That is where Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu comes in.

Following Mr. Barack Obama's line of reasoning, this responsibility falls on a willing mind who sincerely wants to create an enabling environment for growth and development , and at the same time kick start enduring plans for the future.

As we all know, Edo state does not have a shortage of these calibre of people and fortunately, one amongst them is in the race to take over the mantle of leadership. His quest for a new and refined society devoid of disunity, disharmony and dishonesty over social agreements and promises is abundantly visible in his daily statements and preparation.

To this end, the go-getter we've been referring to as you can all guess is Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. His penchant for a new dawn is ingrained and no distraction from twisted minds can take away the love he has cultivated over the years for the state.