Okpebholo’s Candidacy Gets Endorsement of Edo Political Leaders

 
 
Mary Nnah

 
In a significant display of unity and support, the Edo State Political Leaders Forum (EDPLF) has endorsed Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, as the best choice for the state’s top job.

At a meeting in Auchi, Edo North Senatorial District, the leaders praised Okpebholo’s integrity, vision, courage, character, loyalty, and sincerity, saying he represents the collective dream of the Edo people.

The leaders, who gathered to perfect strategies for Okpebholo’s emergence as the next governor, described him as a unifying figure who would provide security, good roads, and development throughout the state.

They urged Edo indigenes to reject the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its “adversity” and instead support Okpebholo, who they said symbolizes the best of Edo State.

“Many qualities separate Monday Okpebholo from other candidates: vision, courage, character, loyalty and sincerity. He will chart the right course and provide a clear focus for where the people and the state want to be and how to get there” the leaders said.

At the meeting to perfect strategies towards ensuring the emergence of Opebholo as the next governor of Edo State, the leaders said Okpebholo remains the best for Edo State”

‘’We want a governor that can unite the people, provide security and good roads throughout the state. Okpebholo will not step on the toes of the Edo people. He will fast-track development in all the communities, embark on large housing development for low-income earners, and create an enabling environment for investors within and outside to invest in Edo State to create more job opportunities for the people’’
In a statement issued by the group’s spokesman, Dr. Kenneth Agweh, the leaders urged Edo indigenes at home and abroad to think about the future of the state and reject the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for contributing to the state’s adversity.

‘’We are building critical alliances with the various communities. We are dialoguing with major players in the country. We are talking with opinion leaders, influencers in Edo State and Edo indigenes abroad. We are in touch with traditional rulers, market women, youth leaders and professionals. Okpebholo will win the September governorship election’’
They described the APC candidate as a good leader, competent administrator and one of the most influential and uniting figures in Nigerian history. 

“Monday Opebholo symbolizes the very best.  He will boost the tourism sector, provide for the well-being of our people, and deepen the mechanics of governance and service delivery in the state” the leaders said.

They praised the APC governorship candidate for his exceptional qualities, impeccable honesty, competence and humble lifestyle.
They also praised him for having the type of empathy and direction the state needs.

“Monday Okpebholo is well known for his innovative ideas and clean image. He is down to earth, clear-sighted about issues facing the state.”
The APC candidate, a cerebral, competent manager and a good example of leadership in Africa is expected to win the governorship election in September.

“We are sure of victory,” the leaders said.

EDPLF is a political group striving for the enthronement of accountable and responsible government in Edo State.

Political leaders from Etsako West, East and Central, Owan East and West and Akoko-Edo were present at the meeting.