Edo ’24: Ojezua, the Man to Beat
Anselm Usioise Ojezua, Esq. is an Aspirant for Governor of Edo State 2024
With barely ten months to the election into the exalted office of the governor of Edo State at Osadebey Avenue, the heat is on, and many aspirants in different political platforms are exploiting media spaces to galvanize the electorate for support and votes.
Election into various positions in the Nigerian democratic system requires the conduct of Primaries to pick the best in an array of qualified men and women under a political affiliation. This may be through voting or consensus.
As the day draws near to pick the gubernatorial flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Edo State, one man stands out in the pack. He’s an astute political juggernaut, a self-effacing and altruistic personality with no mean repute! A lawyer by profession and a listening ear. He is Anselm Ojezua (Esq.). This sound mind is a loyal party man who had served diligently and worked assiduously for the ascension of past and present governors of Edo State.
Barr. Ojezua is an altruistic leader. I recall he shared his first salary he earned as a commissioner in Adams Oshiomhole’s administration. I got a percentage of it. Not all politicians are selfless. He is not like others who don’t pick calls. A friend came to me requesting my assistance to help him secure a lecturing job at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. Anselm Ojezua was the first person I called, and he responded swiftly. Long story cut short; my friend today is an academic staff of the AAU. It was Ojezua’s handiwork! And so many instances like that. He is a good man with a heart of gold. Indeed, Anselm Ojezua is a rare breed.
So, as the PDP prepares for the primaries soon, it’s expedient to zone the governorship seat to Edo Central senatorial district for equity. It’s the turn of Esan people. It’s incumbent on the party leadership to consider this gentle giant and hand over the ticket to him as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Anselm Ojezua is the best among equals and deserves to lead Edo State as a governor.
Kelly Odaro