As someone who has spent years investing my time, energy, loyalty, and political commitment in the growth and progress of our party and Edo State, I believe there comes a time when truth must be spoken, no matter how uncomfortable it may sound.
Politics is not sustained by emotions, noise, or blind loyalty. Politics is built on strategy, consistency, trust, performance, and ultimately, results. While everyone has the right to defend those they support, we must also be honest enough to confront reality instead of hiding behind propaganda and self-deception.
I supported Pastor Osagie Ize–Iyamu with sincerity and commitment. In 2016, I gave everything within my reach toward his governorship ambition because I believed in the project and in the possibility of success. Like many others, I sacrificed time, resources, energy, and political goodwill in pursuit of victory. Unfortunately, the desired result was not achieved.
In 2020, I stood once again with the same determination and commitment. I mobilised support, strengthened structures, and worked tirelessly because I believed that perhaps lessons had been learned and that a different outcome would emerge. Once again, the result was not what we all hoped for.
My concern has never been about ambition; ambition is important in politics. My concern has always been whether ambition is supported by strategy, consistency, and the ability to inspire confidence and convert opportunities into success.
I also observed political choices and alignments made during critical moments within our party. Every political actor has the right to support a preferred candidate, and there is nothing wrong with that. However, politics equally demands consistency and loyalty to a broader vision.
Today, my position remains straightforward: supporters may defend individuals passionately, and social media narratives may attempt to shape perceptions, but history and political realities cannot be rewritten by emotions alone.
Leadership requires wisdom, courage, loyalty, and the ability to deliver results when it matters most. It is not enough to simply seek opportunities; one must also demonstrate the capacity to transform those opportunities into victories and meaningful progress.