The Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP), Edo State chapter, said it would support the gubernatorial aspiration of Deputy Governor of the state, Dr Pius Odubu.
Chairman of the group, Dr Samson Isibor, made this known in Benin on Monday, while fielding questions from newsmen.
Isibor expressed worry over the intrigues and acrimony that had characterised political activities in the state, especially in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
He said the coalition’s support for Odubu’s aspiration was informed by the “injustice’’ allegedly done to him by his principal.
“This time around, we are supporting the deputy governor, Dr Pius Odubu. The CRPP is going to line up behind Odubu because of the injustice done to him.
“We want to tell Governor Oshiomhole that he is not God and he cannot control the destiny of human beings,’’ he stated.
Isibor said that the group would back the deputy governor “whether he wins or not.’’
“We are appealing to the conscience of our compatriots in APC that they should use their sense of judgment to give Odubu the wherewithal.
“If not, APC should be ready to say bye-bye to Dennis Osadebey Avenue Government House,’’ he said.
On why he has dropped support for Oshiomhole, he said, “So many people have been asking me questions of why am I not defending the comrade governor again.
“The governor is a man that does not appreciate those that helped him. He uses people and dumps them.
“He used me to attack Chief Tony Anenih and went behind me to beg him. Is that a principled person?
“We are supporting Odubu and by the grace of God, Pius Odubu will win, no matter the intimidation or the alleged poison saga; he will win the primary election,’’ Isibor stated.
There had been attacks on APC members who are governorship aspirants in the September 10, 2016 election in the state.
Two weeks ago, the deputy governor was attacked in a meeting at Auchi. Another aspirant from the party, Mr Godwin Obaseki, was also attacked in Sobe.
The APC has no fewer than 10 aspirants jostling to succeed Oshiomhole whose tenure would end on November 12, 2016.
