Edo 2024: Umakhihe Completes Tour of LGAs, Pledges to End Insecurity

An aspirant for the Edo All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket, Dr Ernest Umakhihe, at the weekend concluded his extensive tour across the 18 local government areas of the state, pledging to end insecurity in the state.

Umakhihe’s tour kicked off  in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo South where he had served at the Nigeria Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR) for 23 years, before moving through to Edo Central and then to  Owan East, his  local government.

He received overwhelming support from party leaders and supporters for his ambition to become the next governor of the state.

During this tour, Umakhihe engaged with various party leaders and supporters, discussing his vision and plans for the development of the state. He also took the opportunity to listen to the concerns and aspirations of the people, demonstrating his commitment to inclusive governance.

Umakhihe expressed his gratitude to the party leaders and supporters for their warm reception and unwavering support throughout the visitation.

He affirmed his confidence in securing victory in the forthcoming APC governorship primary, citing the overwhelming endorsement he has received from across the state.

Apart from his economic blueprint in the ‘Fresh Hope Agenda’ manifestos released at the beginning of his campaign,  Umakhihe dwelt extensively on how to turn around the security situation of the state, stressing Edo would become the safest haven for indigenes and other Nigerians to do business.

He promised to tackle the insecurity ravaging the state and ensure that women and youths return to their farms and go about their legitimate businesses without fear of criminals taking them hostage.

“On insecurity troubling us in Edo, I will ensure everybody both young and old return to their farms and houses. And importantly, you can sleep with your two eyes closed without any fear of you being killed by criminals,” he said.

He said he had been tested and trusted in government when he served as federal permanent secretary and would replicate same if given the mandate to govern the state.

Umakhihe called on the leadership of the party at the various councils and delegates to support him ahead of the party’s primary scheduled for later this month.

 He stressed that he has contributed meaningfully to the development of all the three senatorial districts through his several empowerment  projects while in service as a federal permanent secretary.

He promised that agriculture would receive a boost in the state, pledging to drive economic growth in all sectors of the state if given the opportunity to provide leadership as governor of Edo state.