Fr. Obinyan disclosed this on Monday when he paid a visit to the secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State council, Benin. The Catholic Priest said being a trained priest, he is well equipped to serve the good people of Edo.

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Although he did not declare the party on which he would contest, he said that after many calls and pressure from well-meaning Edo people and Nigerians, he was ready to contest the election.
He disclosed this when he visited the secretariat of the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Benin City.

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The heat is on as youths of Edo state goes on their kneels to plead with VERY. REV. FR. ANDREW OBINYAN to run for the forthcoming Edo state gubernitoral election come 2024.

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The Youth converged at Ugbowo, where they made passionate appeal on their knees to the Catholic Priest in absentia.

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He made this known to The Groove Watch News during the weekend while flagging off a football competition as part of the activities to mark the celebration of his 25th years Priestly Ordination anniversary slated for this month in Benin City.

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Speaking on behalf of the traders, Chairman Uwelu Spare Parts Traders Union, Osas Collins, said: “You can see the mammoth crowd. We are united in prayers and appreciation to God and the respected Priest for being a channel of blessing to all traders.”

Chairman Uwelu Spare Parts Traders Union, Osas Collins

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They also said that the state has been lacking the expected dividends of democracy which their efforts in taking care of family members at home ought to complement.

Edo State Citizens

These Edo indigenes abroad made this call at the 2023 Edo National Association Worldwide Convention, an annual event with Edo indigenes drawn from Europe and North America, and Africa. This year’s event, which is the 30th edition, was held in New Jersey, United States of America.

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I am Rev. Fr. Andrew Aigbe Obinyan. Ordained Catholic Priest of Benin City Archdiocese 25 years ago. I am from Ubiaja, Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State. Presently working in St. Francis Catholic Church, Benin City.

WHY ARE YOU INTERESTED IN POLITICS THAT IS GENERALLY ASSOCIATED WITH FILTH ESPECIALLY IN AFRICA?

Politics should not be seen as exclusionary activities of core politicians or elected officials. Churches play politics when they are organizing to create social change like those campaigning. Face plain facts, this is not a personal matter. I am not stretching further than I ought to, because Priests have been carrying the Gospel far beyond the Church to places like State House Chapel, Government House Chapel, speaking to every subject in front of politicians in government.

I have ministered to politicians as Chaplain of Edo State Government House from 2008 till date. I came close to Student Union Government as resident Priest in the University of Benin Campus for ten (10) years.

As much as we are able, our sole purpose in politics is to kindle a light in the dark crevices and in tetrad traits in the human mind and society.

Rev. Fr. Andrew Aigbe Obinyan

I will put a blame on self-centered politicians who have caused men to associate filth and misgivings with politics. Hence, good people are admonished not to harness themselves in an uneven team with politicians. This should not be!

No matter how politically disengaged or cynical we may be, we must accept and face the fact that policies and decisions that enrich or impoverish society are defined and dependent on politics and politicians.

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In his Homily entitled ” Punctuality of Spiritual Blessings”, the Priest urged the congregation never  to be discouraged under trying circumstances and delay, noting that “desired blessings come in glorious forms when we pray and rely on God even in hopeless situations”.

The host Priest, Fr. Ireneus Ikhane and Ambassador Chris Ighodaro described the visit of Fr. Obinyan as home coming and commended his untiring zeal in bringing the Good News and healing grace to lives and every situation where human woes abound. 

 For the Charismatic Renewal leader Joseph Osilimah, it was  an unusual  revival and encounter with the Holy Spirit and he thanked God for the gift of Fr. Obinyan to the church and humanity .

The programme featured Holy Mass, Adoration, Prayers for Healing, Deliverance and Blessing  the Land.

Earlier, the Cleric  was  at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Auchi for a similar programme .

Recall that a Group, known as Youth for Good Governance (YGG), a political wing of the Arigbe Victor Foundation, had appealed to Fr. Obinyan, to join the Edo governorship race in the interest of the people.

The students made the appeal in a colloquium organised by the National Association of Edo state students, University of Benin Chapter in Benin.

The theme of the colloquium was the role of the Youths in National Development, using education and diversification of the economy as a case study.

The president of the association, Comrade Evans Ohiosun, who made the appeal on behalf of the students, stated that, with a man like Fr. Obinyan at the helms of affairs, the people would feel the positive impact of good governance.

Ohiosun described the priest as a good man, who has done a lot for humanity.

“Having spent over 10 years in the university parish as the priest, relating with the management, staff and students, the priest has displayed a high level of trust, competence and capacity to effectively manage human and material resources.

“Fr. Obinyan has continued to give  Nigeria students hope through his various scholarship schemes,” he said.

According to him, “we have agreed to mobilise support for the priest if he agrees to contest the forthcoming Edo governorship election.”

Fr. Obinyan, the Guest Speaker at the colloquium, said in his lecture, titled ‘the role of students in nation building’, urged the students to see themselves as an integral part of nation building.

He admonished students to shun acts that were inimical to the society and enjoined them to work hard and imbibe the virtues of honesty, loyalty and integrity.

He, however, appealed to all stakeholders to set up special intervention funds to cater for the special needs of students, provide easy access to loans with low interest rate and flexible repayment schedule. 

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