APC Promises to Prioritise Development in Ebhoyi Community Ahead of Elections 

Fadekemi Ajakaiye 

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Thursday pledges to prioritize development in Edo State, especially in Ebhoyi community in the Esan North East Local Government Area of the state as the party campaigns for the upcoming election in the state.

In its aggressive ward-to-ward campaign in the lead-up to the Edo gubernatorial election,  the party is aiming to engage directly with the grassroots in an attempt to unseat the incumbent government.

The APC delegation was led by key party figures, including Senator Monday Okpebholo, the party’s gubernatorial candidate and Hon. Dennis Idahosa. 

Their presence in Ebhoyi underscored the seriousness of the APC’s commitment to winning the hearts and minds of Edo’s electorate as the candidates in the campaign promised to focus on the concerns of the people.

Senator Monday Okpebholo, who is seeking the governorship, used the occasion to lay out his vision for Edo State’s future. 

He reassured the residents of Ebhoyi that, even before his time in the Senate, he had been committed to the development of Edo State. 

He revealed that he has already initiated high-level discussions with President Bola Tinubu regarding the reconstruction of the critical Benin-Auchi road, a project that has been a longstanding demand of the people. Furthermore, Okpebholo pledged to employ 5,000 new teachers to bolster the state’s education system, and to introduce a mass transportation system that he believes will revolutionize the quality of life for residents across Edo State. His speech was met with enthusiastic applause, as the crowd seemed to resonate with his practical and people-focused approach to governance.

Speaking about the state of Edo, Idahosa questioned the economic policies, particularly the increasing state debt, which, according to him, has not translated into any meaningful development or job creation. 

He highlighted the APC’s previous achievements in attracting foreign investments to the state, such as the establishment of ceramic tile factories and Chinese tea companies. 

These investments, Idahosa argued, are proof of the APC’s ability to foster economic growth and create job opportunities for the youth and women of Edo State. “This government will be for the youth and women,” Idahosa promised, eliciting cheers from the crowd.

Adding to the momentum of the event was the appearance of former Governor Adams Oshiomhole, a towering figure in Edo politics and a staunch supporter of the APC. 

Oshiomhole’s presence further energized the crowd, and he took the opportunity to emphasize the importance of electing a governor who is not only competent but also deeply connected to the local culture and people. 

He pointedly criticized the current administration’s perceived detachment from the grassroots, accusing Governor Obaseki and his consultant, Asue Ighodalo, of being more concerned with paperwork and bureaucratic processes than with delivering tangible results for the people.