[BREAKING]: Edo Guber: Catholic priest Obinyan Joins Race

• The Catholic clergy is, however, yet to disclose the political party on which he wants to run the governorship race.
• Aigbona emphasized the potential for a transformative shift under Rev Fr Obinyan’s leadership, predicting positive change similar to a new era for Edo State.

With a pledge to serve the people and improve the state, Reverend Father Andrew Obinyan has entered the Edo State 2024 governorship contest.

Speaking to reporters at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Edo State Council press centre, Rev. Fr. Obinyan reaffirmed that he had decided to run for governor in response to appeals and pressure from a number of organisations.

He expressed his willingness to serve the people of Edo State by highlighting his training and preparedness as a Catholic priest and highlighting his readiness to serve.

“I received a series of calls from well-meaning Edo people and Nigerians across party lines beckoning on me to contest the forthcoming governorship election in our dear state.

“After very extensive consultation and consideration, I am pleased to inform you that I am giving Edo people and members of the movement an affirmative nod.

“And that means I have considered it and am very much available and ready to serve.

“As a priest, I am trained and equipped to serve and not to be served,” Rev Fr Obinyan stated.

However, the Catholic clergy has not yet disclosed the political party on whose platform he intends to contest the governorship race.

Jude Aigbona, Leader of the Rev Fr Obinyan Movement, urged Edo residents to consider allowing the priest to lead the state, emphasizing the clergyman’s credibility and trustworthiness.

Aigbona advocated for a transformative shift, expressing confidence that Rev Fr Obinyan’s leadership would bring about positive change akin to a new era for Edo State.

Another member of the movement, Basil Ogwu, said: “This movement cuts across all party lines. We didn’t just come to support him, but after much consultation, we discovered that he is credible. We have tried different kinds of people, but this time around, we want to give it to a religious leader.”