The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming Edo State governorship election, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has pledged to fully equip and make functional the Marine Police units in all riverine areas of the state if elected.
Senator Okpebholo made this promise during the APC’s campaign in the Ologbo Dukedom of Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area.
He assured the people of these localities that his administration would provide the necessary amenities to improve their quality of life.
The APC governorship candidate urged the residents of Ologbo to vote for the APC in the upcoming election.
He said, “Your community is a border town. I will provide the required amenities so that you can carry out your business in a peaceful environment.
I heard that your land has been taken from you; I will return it to you immediately after I am sworn in as the governor of Edo State. I will also ensure that the roads in your community are paved to make them easily accessible.”
He further promised, “I will make sure to pave the roads immediately after I assume office. I know that Ologbo is a fishing community, so I will ensure that we provide soft loans and fishing equipment to help you carry out your business.”
Regarding agriculture, Okpebholo stated that his administration would support mechanized farming and provide soft loans to both men and women to assist in their farming activities.
“We will employ 500 teachers within the first 100 days in office to teach in our schools and provide pipe-borne water so that the people can have access to clean water,” he added.
The Minister for Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Abubakar Momoh, also addressed the crowd, dismissing rumors from the opposition party about a crisis within the APC in Abuja.
“There is nothing like that; they just want to distract you,” he stated.
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During the campaign, the team visited the Palace of the Enogie of Ologbo, His Royal Highness, Prince Owenvbiugie Jason Akenzua, where Senator Okpebholo sought royal blessings.
In Uteh, within Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area, Okpebholo assured the community that the major road passing through the area would be a priority for his administration, ensuring the people of Uteh can access their community with ease.
At Aduwawa livestock and Kara Market, Senator Okpebholo, speaking in Hausa, promised to build a modern, conducive market and abolish double taxation. “I will rebuild the market, pave the road, and ensure that you trade in a very conducive environment,” he said.
“I am coming to work for the people of Edo State, not to steal their money. Vote for the APC on September 21, and freedom will come your way,” he urged.
Former Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, also spoke, vouching for Okpebholo’s capabilities. He assured the people that the APC candidate would deliver positive results for Edo State.
“I stand here today to assure you all that Okpebholo will deliver Edo people from the PDP. I appeal to you all to come out en masse and vote APC on September 21,” he pleaded.
