The candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the Edo State 2020 Governorship Election , Osagie Ize- Iyamu , says he does not need a godfather to win the election .
He stated this on Monday during an interview on Politics Today , a programme on Channels TV .
Ize- Iyamu emerged winner of the APC primary election after defeating other aspirants .
During the live television programme monitored by our correspondent , the candidate was asked if he had the blessings of the suspended National Chairman of the APC , Adams Oshiomhole, and what was his relationship with him .
He said , “The only godfather I have is God . I am sure that is obvious to you . Adams Oshiomhole is the national chairman of the party and I have immense respect for him . And there are other leaders . Adams Oshiomhole was not in Edo today and yet I won the 18 local governments . We have mutual respect for each other and I will not disrespect him because anybody wants to insult him .
“ All I want to let you know is that I am well grounded in Edo . People know me ; I have lived there all my life and they believe in me . And they want somebody that understands their problems and is able to solve them . I am sincere , focused and I have a clear – cut agenda of what I want to do .
“ That is why I am standing and I believe on the basis of that I will win the election overwhelmingly. I don’ t need any godfather to win.