Former Governor of Edo State, Chief Lucky Nosakhare Igbinedion has vowed to anoint the next governor of the state when Adams Oshiomhole’s tenure ends next year.
Chief Igbinedion noted that being a high ranking member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, he was in the prime position to anoint who will be the next governor of the state.
He said he would play a prominent in the process of picking the PDP governorship candidate when the time comes.
The former governor spoke at the birthday reception of former Secretary to Edo State Government (SSG), Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and his wife.
Pastor Ize-Iyamu who shared the same birthday with his wife served as Chief of Staff and Secretary to the State Government during Lucky’s administration.
Chief Igbinedion said that there was no iota of doubt that he is well loved by the people of the state and asserted that till date he was the only governor whose victory at the polls was never challenged in any court of law.
According to him, “Whoever is going to be the next governor of Edo State must be one of the founding members of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state. And must also be a member of the ‘family”.
The birthday party was attended by Chairman, Daar Communications, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, Senator Domingo Obende, Chief Dan Orbih, Hon Sergius Ogun amongst others.
Pastor Ize-Iyamu who is a strong contender for the PDP ticket would be battling against Senator Ehigie Uzamere, Chief Solomon Edebiri, Matthew Iduoriyekemwen, and Mike Onolememen. -The Nation.
Can you imagine who is talking! Lucky is supposed to be cooling off in jail for the merciless looting he did on Edo state in his eight years of ineptitude and wanton stealing of state resources. This assertion alone gives abundant reason why PDP will never smell that sit again by God’s grace!