Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and two-time Edo State governorship candidate, has urged his loyalists and political supporters to throw their full weight behind all APC candidates. Following the conclusion of the party’s intense primary elections, Ize-Iyamu emphasized that internal competition must now give way to absolute party unity and collective victory at the polls. He made this call during a strategic reconciliation meeting with his core support groups and political vanguard on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Addressing the gathering, the influential Edo politician made it clear that personal grievances and post-primary disputes must be shelved to protect the party’s overarching interests. He stressed that party supremacy remains absolute, reminding his followers that a house divided against itself cannot stand.
“The primaries are over, and we must accept the outcomes in good faith,” Ize-Iyamu declared. “Our primary focus now is to ensure that the APC triumphs across all levels. I urge all my loyalists, without exception, to work tirelessly for the victory of all our flagbearers.”
This call for unity is seen as a crucial boost for the APC, particularly in Edo State, where the party is looking to consolidate its momentum following its sweeping victory in the July 11, 2026 local government elections. By rallying his extensive grassroots network, which remains one of the most formidable in southern politics, Ize-Iyamu’s public stance is expected to heal lingering rifts and strengthen the APC’s campaign machinery ahead of upcoming legislative and executive contests.
