Edo State governorship candidate of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Dr Isaiah Osifo, is a university don and former Chief of Staff to
ex-governor of the state, Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor. In this interview with MICHAEL EGBEJULE, he delved into the criteria that should guide the electorate in selecting the next governor just as he expressed his reservations about the choice of candidates from the Edo Central senatorial district.
Why are you contesting the governorship election, having served in the past administration and coming from the academic community?
I have several reasons for contesting this election. I don’t just want to become a governor of Edo State, but what is my mission? What am I bringing on board in the interest of the people? The theme of our campaign is: ‘Edo for Democracy’. We chose the theme because we believe that there is no democracy in the state. If we have democracy, we will not be saying ‘Edo for Democracy’.
Three things that can make a state great are the grace of God; hardworking men and women, patriotism; and good leadership. We have an abundance of young men and women, patriotic and talented people who are ready to work. But what is lacking is good leadership. And that is what is motivating me to contest the election and to fill the gap.
