It is unfortunate I am linked with PDP’s N700m campaign cash, says Ize-Iyamu- APC's governorship candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has opened up on the disbursement of PDP's N700 million campaign cash - Ize-Iyamu said it was unfortunate that he was linked to the campaign cash - According to him, PDP asked him to sign and confirm the N700 million back in 2015 PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the Edo state governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has reacted to his involvement in the disbursement of the N700 million as campaign cash for former president Goodluck Jonathan back in 2015. According to Vanguard, the governorship candidate of the APC described as unfortunate his involvement in the disbursement of the money which a former petroleum minister made available. Ize-Iyamu who disclosed this at a media briefing in Abuja said it was unfortunate that in 2015, he went to the PDP and was asked to sign and confirm the N700 million that was shared with Edo PDP local government chairmen. Recommended for you "Ngbó, they say you carry belle": Denrele Edun celebrates Yemi Alade, revea... He went on to note that though he was accused of collecting the money for campaigns, his conscience was clear that he did not take a dime for personal use. He said: “It is unfortunate that I went to the PDP in 2015 and had to be asked to sign and confirm the N700 million which was shared with the LGAs chairmen of the PDP in Edo State. “My conscience is clear over the N700 million as I did not take a dime for personal use. Those who got the money are alive but I have to take the matter as a burden of leadership and move on until the matter is resolved by the court.” PAY ATTENTION: Get the Latest Nigerian News Anywhere 24/7. Spend less on the Internet! Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the PDP accused Ize-Iyamu, of parading plagiarised or fake campaign document. Recommended for you “I want my old life back”: BBNaija winner Phyna cries out over continued de... The party's campaign council for the Edo governorship election in a statement on Friday, August 14, alleged that Ize-Iyamu's campaign document tagged SIMPLE agenda is empty. The party accused the APC governorship candidate of being desperate to use the Edo state governorship position to evade prosecution for alleged corruption. In a related development, Ize-Iyamu also accused Governor Godwin Obaseki of plagiarising the campaign slogan of US president, Donald Trump. The governorship candidate in a statement on Tuesday, August 4, alleged that Obaseki’s campaign slogan, 'Make Edo Great Again (MEGA)' was a replica of Donald Trump’s 'Make America Great Again' mantra. Ize-Iyamu said Obaseki’s slogan is brazen daylight plagiarism which shows that his campaign lacks originality and foresight. He added that Obaseki’s failure to make Edo great again exposes the failure of the governor’s administration. READ ALSO: Edo 2020: Everything you need to know about the upcoming elections Recommended for you "Davido, please say something": Lady cries frantically as singer comes onli... We'll isolate Wike in an isolation centre - Ganduje | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - APC's governorship candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has opened up on the disbursement of PDP's N700 million campaign cash - Ize-Iyamu said it was unfortunate that he was linked to the campaign cash - According to him, PDP asked him to sign and confirm the N700 million back in 2015 PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng READ ALSO: