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Edo State PDP Chairman Calls for Accountability on APC's Osagie Ize-Iyamu

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The PDP's Chairman, Chief Dan Orbih, has condemned Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for his alleged mismanagement of Edo Line and Bendel Brewery. Orbih emphasized the importance of holding Ize-Iyamu accountable for the failed projects and questioned his credibility as a candidate. Meanwhile, Governor Obaseki's reelection campaign rally in Ehor, Uhunmwode Local Government Area, saw thousands of party members defecting from the APC to the PDP, citing Obaseki's developmental strides in education, healthcare, and the environment as their reasons for supporting him. The decampees include Chairman of Edo Advanced Allied Party (AAP) Gabriel Erhahon and APC Chairman in Ehor Ward, Solomon Orumwense.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chief Dan Orbih, Chairman of Edo State PDP Campaign Council, called for accountability on Osagie Ize-Iyamu for alleged mismanagement of Edo Line and Bendel Brewery.
  • Orbih questioned Ize-Iyamu's credibility, highlighting his involvement in the failed fruit factory project and the misuse of millions of taxpayers' money.
  • The PDP received thousands of defectors from the APC in Ehor, Uhunmwode Local Government Area, citing Governor Obaseki's developmental strides in education, healthcare, and the environment.
  • Decampees included Chairman of Edo Advanced Allied Party (AAP) Gabriel Erhahon and APC Chairman in Ehor Ward, Solomon Orumwense.
  • Governor Obaseki emphasized the importance of consolidating progress and moving the state forward, promising to deliver more roads, improve education, and address infrastructure needs.
  • The PDP candidate addressed party supporters in Ehor, Irhue, Uhi, and Igieduma, promising to bring prosperity to the people and create an environment for massive development.

Statistics:

  • 27 roads completed in Uhunmwode LGA by Governor Obaseki's administration.
  • 50 more roads promised to be completed if re-elected.
  • Millions of taxpayers' money allegedly spent on the failed fruit factory project.
  • Thousands of party members defected from the APC to the PDP in Ehor, Uhunmwode Local Government Area.

Sources:

  • "Chairman of Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Council, Chief Dan Orbih, has called on Edo people to hold Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), responsible for the liquidation of Edo Line and Bendel Brewery." (The Nigerian Observer, 1 September 2020)
  • "Governor Obaseki's reelection campaign rally in Ehor, Uhunmwode Local Government Area, saw thousands of party members defecting from the APC to the PDP." (The Nigerian Observer, 1 September 2020)
  • "Decampees cited the governor's developmental strides in the areas of education, healthcare and environment, among others, as their reasons for backing Obaseki's reelection." (The Nigerian Observer, 1 September 2020)

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