AGENE GODWIN, Benin
One-time governor of Edo State, Professor Oserheimen Osunbor, Monday, made public his intention to contest the Edo State governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) insisting he remains ‘the man to beat.’
Osunbor who was sacked from office by the Court of Appeal in 2008 which installed incumbent Governor Adams Oshiomhole, made his intentions public at a press briefing in Benin City.
While affirming that he would support any candidate that emerges as party flag bearer in a free and fair primary, he, however, warned that “delegates must be weary of aspirants with deep pocket and electorates must support and vote for candidates with credentials.”
“I offer myself as an aspirant in the forthcoming elections as a man that is well known to the people of Edo state and beyond. I have built for myself over the years a reputation for excellence integrity, hard work and a remarkable track record of achievements.
“All my working life, I have assisted and touch the lives of people across the three senatorial districts. From lecturer to Professor at the University of Lagos and the Lagos State University, I assisted Edo state students to gain admission irrespective of the senatorial district they come from. This is verifiable.”
