By Excellence Oseose
Former Edo State governorship candidate and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has called on his supporters and party loyalists to unite behind all APC candidates following the conclusion of the party’s primary elections in Edo State.
In a statement personally signed on Monday, Ize-Iyamu accepted the outcome of the APC Edo South Senatorial Primary held on May 18, 2026, and urged members of the party to embrace reconciliation and work together ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He stressed that the APC’s collective interest should take precedence over individual ambitions, describing the party as a platform founded on service, sacrifice, discipline, and a shared commitment to national development.
The APC stalwart expressed appreciation to his supporters, coordinators, grassroots mobilisers, women, youths, and members of the diaspora for their unwavering support throughout his senatorial bid, while urging them to remain peaceful and avoid actions capable of causing division within the party.
He also reaffirmed his commitment to working with party leaders and stakeholders to strengthen the APC, secure victory in the forthcoming general elections, and advance the development of Edo South Senatorial District.
Below is the full statement:
“Following wide-ranging consultations with our leaders, party members, supporters, women, youths, and well-wishers across Edo South, Nigeria, and the diaspora, I address you today (Monday) with profound gratitude, humility, and an unwavering commitment to the unity and progress of our great party.
“The APC Edo South Senatorial Primary held on May 18, 2026 has come to a close. Our party has completed its democratic process, and a candidate has emerged. I accept the decision of our party in good faith and appeal to all our members, followers and friends to do same.
“The All Progressives Congress is greater than any individual ambition. It is a platform built on service, sacrifice, discipline, and our shared commitment to a better future for our people. Political contests may test our preferences, but they must never diminish our common purpose.
“To every supporter, coordinator, volunteer, grassroots mobiliser, and everyone who stood with us throughout this journey, I offer my heartfelt appreciation. Your loyalty, sacrifices, encouragement, and prayers have been a constant source of strength. I remain deeply grateful for your confidence and steadfast support.
“I wish to specially thank our brothers and sisters in the diaspora across party lines for the overwhelming support they gave my senatorial bid and assure them of my continous commitment to the development and progress of our district. I urge every one of you to remain peaceful, reject division, and continue to uphold the values that have always defined our people.
“Now is the time to reconcile, close ranks, and focus on the greater task before us. Our collective responsibility to serve the people of Edo South is far greater than any individual aspiration. As we move forward, I remain committed to working with our leaders, stakeholders, and party faithfuls to strengthen the APC, secure victory in the general election, and advance the development and well-being of Edo South Senatorial District.
“The contest is behind us. The future is before us. Let us move forward with one resolve, and one commitment—to build a stronger APC and a more prosperous Edo South.
“Thank you for your prayers, your loyalty, and your unwavering support throughout this journey. History will not remember the contest we fought; it will remember the future we built together. Let us unite. Let us serve. Let us win for the APC, for Edo South and for the people of Edo State.
“God bless the All Progressives Congress. God bless Edo South Senatorial District. God bless Edo State. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Oba gha to kpere, ise.”
