September 03, (THEWILL) – Notable personalities in Edo State, including leaders of ethnic and youth groups, political parties, former council chairmen and past political appointees, on Saturday, resolved to build a united front for the September 21 governorship election in the state.
Arising from a meeting in Uromi, the leaders, who expressed confidence in Okpebholo’s victory at the polls, explained that the issue of winning the September 21 election was already a foregone conclusion.
“Edo is urgently in need of salvation, purposeful leadership and efficient government. Eight years of wasted opportunities are enough. The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is a shining example of honesty, humility and quality leadership and will make Edo great, steer the ship of state back to the path of rectitude and progress. It will be a victory for APC in the September 21 Governorship Election.
“The September 21 governorship election is about the future of our state. It is also an opportunity to strengthen the bond of unity, enhance development and promote good governance. Our support for Senator Monday Okpebholo is total and we are quite confident and ready for the election.
“A vote for the APC is a vote for progressive policies, high management capacity and vision for serious challenges besetting the state. It is also a vote for upgrading the state’s infrastructure, creating larger space for small and medium-sized businesses, investing in education, healthcare, transportation, housing and urban development, upholding the rule of law, improving the living conditions of the needy, protecting our communities and offering more opportunities for our young people,” they said.
A statement issued by the Chairman of Edo Political Congress (EPC), Dr. Joshua Eboigbe, said Okpebholo has the personal gravitas and organisational support to take the state to the next level.
“Senator Monday Okpebholo is effective, knowledgeable, consistent and open to dialogue. He will spread employment opportunities across the state, shape our state for the better, ensure economic growth for all and greater transparency in public life and accelerate the social, political and economic development of the state,” it said.
The prominent men and women noted that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) government in the state is already heading for the rocks occasioned by its parochialism, deceit and betrayal of the people’s mandate, adding that the plans to take over the state leadership cannot be deterred by the power of incumbency.
“The PDP lacks the justification and moral standing to continue in office. It has been an era of disappointment and unfulfilled promises.
“Senator Monday Okpebholo is a man of character and competence, has vision, moral fortitude, zeal, leadership, commitment and love for all. He will invest in farmers, attract local and foreign investors, promote an environment of enduring peace, progress and development, provide meaningful, sustainable and dignified employment to the youth, defuse social conflicts and give a sense of belonging to the various ethnic groups through the enthronement of political and economic justice.
“Now, more than before, Edo State needs quality and focused leadership. Senator Okpebholo will galvanise the people to self-development, energise the economy, and raise the standard of living of the people through adequate inter-village communication such as good road networks, electricity, pipe-borne water, and recreational facilities. He will also stimulate rural industries and show the necessary leadership by matching words with action through evolving workable development approaches, proper coordination and funding,” the statement added.
Amos Okioma is a Correspondent at THEWILL
