Without doubt the APC party bigwigs should realize that it won't be an easy task to be victorious against the ever popular Ize-iyamu's PDP like it was in Com. Adam Oshiomole re-election in 2012 where the Comrade Governor defeated the then PDP candidate Maj.Gen. Charles Arhiavbere in all 18 local government. The 2016 PDP candidate Pst Osagie Ize-iyamu should be treated to optimum seriously, the threat he has to upset the party in power is very real despite his affairs with the "WORST" government in EDO state (the Lucky Igbinedion Government 1999-2007). The PDP candidate is popularly themed a political Bulldozer by his fans and followers because of all his political manipulation and activities.
But regardless of all this facts and the unpopularity of the APC candidate, I still see the Edo people electing Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki of the APC as their Governor come September 10th because of the following reasons:
The Unpopularity Of The APC Candidate:
Popularity in politics is usually brewed over a period of time through ones public activism. Popularity can either be positive and negative. Now the PDP candidate Pst Ize-Iyamu is very popular mostly because of his time in the Lucky Igbinadion PDP government which can be interpreted as a negative popularity, he is trying to change all that through his speeches and various awareness programs but that can spell to be a medicine too late for some voters who only see him as an investment of the Igbinadion's.The APC candidate Mr Godwin Obaseki is relatively unknown which is a good plat form for him to start on a neutral ground. Since people have little or no record of his public activity, one has no reason to doubt him about his agenda and his ability to deliver. He can back on his zero popularity to win the election and then crave a name for himself through his activity has a Governor. The only Popularity Godwin Obaseki have its his popular surname 'OBASEKI'.
Good Public Record
Democracy in Nigeria has matured and has reshaped the trend of politics in Nigeria, the future of a politician is as good as his public records. A Politician can only win election if he has a good public record, like Adams Oshiomole winning the 2007 gubernatorial election (became popular through his activities as the President Nigeria Labour Congress) and maj.gen Charles Arhiavbere lost his 2012 Governor bid because of his poor military records (the military-pension saga).Since the Edo 2016 campaign started the PDP has not been able to dent the personality of Mr Godwin Obaseki the APC candidate and all his public activity has been transparent enough and error free. His time as the leader of the Edo state Economic and Strategic team (EST) from 2009 till date and his team as member of the Presidential advisory board has No ,meaningful corruption scandal whatsoever. Unlike his opponent pastor Ize-Iyamu who has a poor public record during his time as secretary to Edo state Government and as P.a to Lucky Igbinadion as Chairman Oredo Local Government. Although he claims as Secretary he has little or no impact on the performance of the then Governor but being in the cabinet of that Government alone has dent his image and this will affect his ratings in the polls
Financial Base Of the Candidates
In Nigeria politics Today, popularity can take you thus far but MONEY will ultimately win you the election, its works concurrently. The rumored #213million campaign bill board that has flood the major roads in Benin city and that that enclave the popular kings square is a testament of how much money Godwin Obaseki still has to spend, being able to campaign with such expensive sign post all over the major highways in Benin shows you how much financial backings the APC candidate has. Its rumored that among his sponsors is the richest black man alive Alhaji Aliko Dangote whom he has served as an economic adviser to. This goes to show the level the APC candidate is operating at.Although the PDP has been trying to win voters by drawing attention to the expensive sign post that Godwin Obaseki has placed on All Major Highway in Benin City. Citing that it is uncalled for and irrational at a time like this when the state can not afford to pay salaries of Local Government Workers and retrenching some of the State workers.
But people should be tempted to think for once that this might not be the governors doing , or necessarily be finance from government purse. His personality might get him such expensive sign post voluntarily or it might even be his personal money.
Being able to campaign with such expensive style goes to show you how resourceful Godwin Obaseki can be and how Edo state has grown from a Old and ancient City to one of the most viable, enviable and intimidating city in the Country.
Godwin Obaseki Intimidating CV
A lot has been said about the APC governor candidates about not being able to present his original credentials, and the talk that he might actually not even be a graduate after all. Rational thinking will show that its mere speculation that a man will attain this much career success without being qualified. Compared to the PDP governorship candidate who opted to study political science instead of Law that was offered to him by the Great University Of Benin, Uniben. the APC guber candidate Gowin Obaseki possess an intimidating career achievement. having graduated from the prestigious University of Ibadan, UI Godwin Obaseki proceeded to the United states where he attended Pace University in Newyork and obtained an MBA in Finance and international Business. Godwin Obaseki has excel as an investment banker and has help reshaped the face of banking in Nigeria. He has built the most trusted financial investment advisory board in the continent as pioneer chiarman of AFRINVEST. Godwin Obaseki is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stock Brokers, Nigeria, and his antecedents is recognized globally, hence he was nominate Global leader of Tomorrow (GLT) by the World Economic Forum 2001.Political Party Records
The two major political party in Edo State has been tested. The PDP was in power for solid two term of 8years and another 2year before the appeal court decision that brought the APC into power. The APC have been tested for 8years and so far they have been a better party for the state. The APC in Edo state controoled by the ever dogged comrade governor has been able to deliver on most of his campaign manifestos and has promise for continuity if the party is given the chance once more. It will be an Hercules task to take Edo back to the Party that stayed in power for 8years doing nothing, they were just comfortable receiving monthly allocation to pay salaries then share the rest. The APC came and turn Edo state into a state to reckon with in Nigeria, a state which the World Bank is ready to partner with ti enhance development through their Millennium Development Goals.Godwin Obaseki Deputy Governor
When Barr. Ken Imasuagbon rejects the opportunity to contest as running mate for Godwin Obaseki the Party would not have any other better choice than Rt Hon Philip Shiabu a.k.a Mr Constituency project. Only Hon Pally Iraise the man from otuo village I personally saw as an alternative to Philip Shiabu.Anywhere the name Philip Shiabu is mentioned one is force to recall an eloquent and passionate lawmaker, He serves as the minority leader during his time in the Edo State house o Assembly and was known for his passionate appeal for community development to fast track state and National development.
He remains among the few politician today in Edo state that is Yet To Lose An Election. His goodluck might just be the defining factor for Godwin Obaseki Victory.
The Man Called Oshiomole
Comrades Adams Aliyu Oshiomole remains the only man that has emerged from his senatorial district to become Governor of Edo State, but the impact he has had on the state will be felt for centuries to come. He came to demonstrate to the people that Governance is a serious business that needs sound ideas and strong political will. I would not write much about the cumbersome achievement of this rare gem because his glory is on the lips of every Edo Indigens alive, Small or Old, Boy or Girl. Ever wonder why most Nigerians thought a man like the Comrade governor as the President of Nigeria will instantly solve the problem of bad leadership in this country, and I see an agenda to promote the Comrade Governor for Presidency come 2019. #Comrade2019. Adams Aliyu Oshimole For President 2019. If not for tribalism there is no better candidate suitable for presidency than the Comrade Governor from Edo stateMy Voluntary Work
I finally decided to do some voluntary work for the APC candidate and i volunteered to help organize community congregation, when the Local Government Campaign Team of the APC visited Evhabogun community in Ikpoba-Okha L.G.A ward 9.While canvassing for community member to convene at the venue of the meeting, I was meant with lot of derogating and infuriating comments by members of my community and further questioning will show that most of this individual do not have a concrete reason for despising the Godwin Obaseki, most of them does mainly because of some harsh Federal government policies which will soon ware away. By provoking their thought and broading their thinking I was able to convince a handful of individual why we even need a 3 term of APC in Edo state and not to try our Old way with the PDP.
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