After losing the 2020 Edo governorship election to Governor Godwin Obaseki, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has faced numerous lies and propaganda aimed at tarnishing his image and derailing his 2023 governorship aspiration. One of the most prevalent accusations leveled against him is the alleged misappropriation of campaign funds.
Some party leaders have falsely accused him of withholding campaign funds and not sharing them during the election. However, it is important to note that no party leaders or supporters have come forward to substantiate these claims. In fact, there is evidence to suggest that the All Progressives Congress (APC), received a considerable amount of money that was distributed across the polling units in Edo state.
One might question why some leaders within the party collected the money but refused to utilize it effectively to support Ize-Iyamu’s Election. It is plausible that these individuals never truly wanted Ize-Iyamu to win the election and deliberately sabotaged his chances by withholding the funds. Their actions could be seen as a betrayal of the democratic process, aimed at ensuring the victory of Governor Obaseki.
Furthermore, it is worth noting that the presidential cabals under former President Muhammadu Buhari openly supported Governor Obaseki in the election, further diminishing Ize-Iyamu’s chances of success. Their support for Obaseki served as a blow to Ize-Iyamu’s campaign and likely contributed to his loss in the election.
It is not surprising that, in light of these events, there are now efforts to spread propaganda against Ize-Iyamu in order to hinder his 2023 governorship aspiration. Those who opposed him in the 2020 election are attempting to tarnish his reputation and damage his chances of securing the governorship ticket. These individuals may see Ize-Iyamu as a threat to their own interests and are resorting to lies and false accusations to undermine his political career.
The many lies told against Ize-Iyamu after the 2020 Edo governorship election are aimed at delegitimizing his candidacy and preventing him from achieving his political ambitions. From accusations of misappropriating campaign funds to claims of unsupportive party leaders and presidential cabals, it is clear that there are powerful forces working against Ize-Iyamu. However, it is important to critically examine these allegations and recognize that they may be motivated by political agendas rather than actual evidence.
Finally The orchestrated blackmail against Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu is borne out of the undisputeable fact that he is the most popular, formidable and strategic gubernatorial aspirant in the state today.