Sunday Ehis

POI CONSULTS WITH EDO SOUTH APC LGA CHAIRMEN

As part of his ongoing consultations and strategic engagements ahead of the 2027 Edo South Senatorial race, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu met with the seven Local Government Chairmen of Edo South Senatorial District to formally intimate them of his intention to contest the Senate seat under the platform of the All Progressives Congress.

In attendance at the strategic meeting were Chief Solomon Odemwingie (Ovia North East), Hon. Osayemwenre Osawe (Uhunmwode), Hon. Sunny Ogbewe (Ikpoba Okha), Hon. Julius Agbonze (Orhionmwon), Mr. Osamudiamen Osarenkhoe (Oredo), and Mr. Emmanuel Ogbomo (Ovia South West).

Chief Emmanuel Iyase of Egor Local Government was unavoidably absent due to the recent passing of his beloved wife.

In a small town called Ehanlen-Ewu in Edo State, there lived a young man named Sunday Ehis who often complained about Nigeria. Every evening, he would sit with his friends by the roadside near the small market, criticizing the government, the poor roads, the lack of electricity, and the rising cost of living.

“One day, things will change,” he would say.
“But who will change it?” his friend Moses Eromosele always asked.
“Leaders,” Sunday replied.
Moses would smile and say, “And who are the leaders?”

Sunday never had an answer.

One rainy season, the only road connecting their community to other parts of the LGAs. For weeks, children couldn’t go to school, traders couldn’t sell their goods, and pregnant women struggled to reach the hospital.

The community waited for the government, but no one came.

One evening, an elderly man named Pa David Ehizojie called a meeting. He said, “We have waited long enough. Leadership is not a title; it is a responsibility. If we don’t rise, no one will come.”

Reluctantly, Sunday attended the meeting. To his surprise, Pa David asked him to coordinate the youth.

“Me? I’m not a leader,” Sunday said.

“You are already one,” Pa David replied. “You have a voice. Use it.”

With no other choice, Sunday accepted. He organized the youth, mobilized resources, and reached out to state authorities through social media. Within weeks, the government came to repair the road temporarily, and also secured government support for a permanent one.

For the first time, Sunday saw what leadership truly meant, not complaining, but taking action.

Months later, when elections came, Sunday didn’t just vote, he encouraged others to participate, asked questions, and held candidates accountable.

One evening, Moses looked at him and smiled again.
“So, who are the leaders now?” He asked.

Sunday smiled back and said, “We are.”

And that is the truth about Nigeria, change will not come from distant places or unknown faces. It will come from ordinary citizens who choose to get involved, to speak up, and to take responsibility.

Because when good people stay silent, leadership falls into the wrong hands. But when citizens rise, a nation begins to change.

Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu stands out as the most qualified and credible aspirant for the Edo South Senatorial ticket, particularly when his solid educational background and lifelong commitment to excellence are carefully considered.

Having begun his academic journey at St. Joseph Primary School and Ebenezer Nursery and Primary School in Benin City, Ize-Iyamu demonstrated early discipline and intellectual promise. His outstanding performance at Edo College, where he graduated with Grade I in the West African Examination Council (WAEC), is a testament to his diligence and academic brilliance.

He further distinguished himself at the University of Benin, earning a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B Hons), before proceeding to the Nigerian Law School, where he obtained his BL qualification and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1987. This legal training places him in a unique position to understand legislative processes, constitutional responsibilities, the rule of law, and the core requirements for effective representation in the Senate.

In recognition of his contributions to society, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by Benson Idahosa University, reflecting his impact beyond academia. More notably, his Lifetime Achievement Award from the Nigerian Bar Association (Benin Branch) in 2019 underscores his unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s democratic development and the rule of law.

This combination of academic excellence, professional legal expertise, and nationally recognized service makes Pastor Ize-Iyamu exceptionally well-equipped to represent Edo South. His deep understanding of governance, coupled with his proven dedication to democratic values, positions him as the ideal candidate to provide effective, principled, and visionary leadership in the Senate.

In a time when competence, integrity, and experience are paramount, Ize-Iyamu embodies all the qualities needed to deliver purposeful representation and drive meaningful development for Edo South.