We Fought A Good Fight…. Engr Gideon Ikhine

 ...Hope 2020 Campaign Headquarters  Worth 500 Million Naira is hereby hands over to Obaseki/PDP

By Simeon Osajie

Edo PDP governorship aspirant, Engr Gideon Ikhine, has handed over his Hope 2020 campaign headquarters worth 500 million naira located along Aiguobadimwin Street, Off Ikpokpan Road,  GRA., Benin City  to the executive governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki campaign team and the PDP.

Speaking at a press conference in Benin yesterday, Engr Gideon Ikhine described the coming of Governor Godwin Obaseki to the PDP as an answer to his prayers.

“My campaign went round the 192 wards in the 18 local governments in the state with one prayer point. We prayed God to open the doors of the Edo Government House and the House of Assembly to the PDP. And without casting asingle ballot, God has answered our prayers by bringing Governor Godwin Obaseki to the PDP.

Engr Ikhine called on all the delegates who believe in his vision to vote for Governor Godwin Obaseki during the party primary slated for Thursday this week.

Responding, Governor Godwin Obaseki described Engr Gideon Ikhine as a rare politician. The governor said " Honestly, I cannot do what you just did. I want to assure you that you are not stepping aside but stepping beside. I will need your well organized campaign structure to merge with mine for us to succeed and actualised our dreams for the good edolites."

"I remember when we first met on our way  from Germany. We spoke at length on how to restore Edo. What a coindence that my campaign office is opposite yours. I think this is a Devine intervention by God Almighty."

Responding to questions from the press, Senator Odion Ugbesia said "Every PDP member is happy about Engr. Gideon Ikhine's decision and l know this will take the party to greater heights."

 Present at the briefing were Edo state PDP chairman, Dr Anthony Aiziegbemin, Senator Odion Ugbesia,  Hon Joe Edionwele, Barr. Felix Omi Imiosili, Hon. Herbeta Okonofua, Chief of Staff to the governor Ette Uzamere and a host of other leaders of the party. Over 400 delegates from across the 18 local government areas in the state loyal to the vision of Engr Gideon Ikhine attended the briefing.