Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders and members in Uhumwode, Orhionmwon and Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Ares in Edo State have endorsed Dr Asue Ighodalo as their consensus aspirant for the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state.
The unanimous endorsement was disclosed during Ighodalo’s visits to the areas which were part of his ongoing consultations across the 18 council areas in Edo.
According to the leaders and members of the party in Uhumwode, Orhionmwon and Ikpoba-Okha, the endorsement was informed by the aspirant’s track records of excellence in the various capacities he has served humanity, hence the need to adopt him to transform Edo State.
The motion for Ighodalo’s adoption in Uhumwode was moved and seconded by former Senator Roland Owie and Mr. Charles Egbe amid wide acceptance and jubilations.
Addressing the people, Dr. Ighodalo, appealed to the people to nominate him as the PDP flag bearer for the September 21 governorship election, maintaining that with his capacity and proven track records, he remains the best aspirant for the election.
He blamed bad governance in Nigeria over the years on the wrong choice and sentimental voting of the people, noting Edo State will have no reason not to be developed if the right aspirant is chosen as the governor, this he said he represents.
He said: “Edo has no reason not to be developed if the right leaders are chosen to lead the state. I am the leader that will take the state beyond the next level, hence, my appeal for your nomination and support.
“Let us choose who can help us, knows the developmental road to lead Edo State and in doing so, we will have good roads and other basic amenities”.
“I work hard to stardom and today, God has blessed me as I have created one of the biggest law firms in Africa. God made me chairman, Nigerian Breweries, Sterling Bank and others”.
Continuing: “God has helped me and in return, I try to help people but I believe the best help you can render is when you are in public service which is governance where you will be opportune to help millions of people.
“So, I am appealing to you all to give me the opportunity to help our people in Edo State. I promise you all that I will help the people and remove them from poverty. I see abroad standards in Edo State during my time as governor.
“I will be governor for everybody, operates open-door-policy, accessible to the people. We are going to govern Edo State together as one man cannot do it alone. So, together, we will create a better Edo State and Nigeria”.
According to the Esan-born astute PDP aspirant, the 2024 governorship election is not about tribe, religion, family connections, but about the man with capacity and capability to develop Edo
‘It is this issue of he is my brother, sister and my church members thing in choosing leadership that is responsible for bad governance in Nigeria. I am into the governorship race to further build Edo and take it into El dorado. We must join hands together to make it a reality.
“By the Grace of God, if you, the good people of Edo State want me to succeed make me your governor. All our sufferings will be a thing of the past.The past and present governments have laid the foundation, mine is to continue the building process to an El dorado height.
“We will source money to build the state. We are going to tap from the abundance of resources we have to build the state. We have vast arable land for farming, human resources, gas deposit and other natural resources to achieve this.
“With this, Edo in my time will not suffer as the government is going to be a focused one that will meet the yearnings and aspirations of the people.I promise you all by the grace of God, I’m going to work for the state and by extension, the people in order for the people to have a better life,” he assured.
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