All his scheming to be nominated as the Vice-Presidential Candidate to Abiola was resisted by the SDP governors, led by Chief Odigie John Oyegun, Alhaji Bukar Abba Ibrahim and Chief Segun Osoba of Edo, Yobe and Ogun States respectively.

Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/2023-just-before-you-vote-by-osa-director/

Earlier, the Chairman of ANAN, Edo State Chapter, Austin Odigie, commended the state government for its sustained investment in the welfare and wellbeing of workers in the state, assuring the continued support and partnership of the association.

Source: https://nigerianobservernews.com/2023/05/edo-govt-recommits-to-building-capacity-of-staff-improving-welfare-to-enhance-productivity/