Nigerians Stunned As Senator Okpebholo, Hon Dennis Idahosa, Shaibu, And Others Attend Ize-Iyamu’s Birthday Grand Thanksgiving (Exclusive Photos)

Nigerians Stunned As Senator Okpebholo, Hon Dennis Idahosa, Shaibu, And Others Attend Ize-Iyamu’s Birthday Grand Thanksgiving (Exclusive Photos)

Written By Oshiobugie John

On Friday, the ancient city of Benin witnessed one of the most anticipated and historic events of the year at the villa of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. The occasion celebrated the joint birthday of Pastor Ize-Iyamu and his beloved wife with a spectacular grand thanksgiving.

The event has sparked a flurry of reactions from netizens both within and outside the state, with many extending warm birthday wishes to one of Edo’s finest sons, Ize-Iyamu, and his lovely wife, Idia Ize-Iyamu, wishing them many years of prosperity together. Meanwhile, others couldn’t help but comment on the notable presence of incoming Edo Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo, Honorable Dennis Idahosa, and former Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu.

In widely circulated videos and images from the event, Senator Monday Okpebholo and his running mate were seen engaging warmly with attendees, exchanging pleasantries and capturing memorable moments.

One of the clips from the event that has stirred considerable buzz on the internet captured the moment when Professor Idia Ize-Iyamu expressed gratitude to Senator Monday for his attendance and affectionately referred to him as the “incoming Governor”.

“We want to thank our governorship candidate. I’ll call you Pastor because you are a deacon, and the next stage after a deacon is Pastor. Pastor Monday Okpebholo, Senator and our incoming Governor, thank you for your love and friendship. You have been a friend, and I have known you for many years. Thanks for coming so early today to grace the occasion. We are grateful.”

She further extended her appreciation to Deputy Governorship candidate Honorable Dennis Idahosa, Comrade Philip Shaibu, Edo APC Chairman Jarret, and other dignitaries in attendance.

Witness the exclusive images capturing the essence of this remarkable event below: