Agbonayinma Shares His Commitments With The People Of Edo

Eko Hot Blog reports that governorship aspirant Johnson Agbonayinma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has expressed his determination to uplift the people of Edo out of poverty and address the issue of insecurity in the state.

He emphasized that politics should be about serving the people and promised to engage in regular town hall meetings across the state to gather input from citizens for his administration’s policies and programs.

He said: “My uncle, a retired Commissioner of Police, was kidnapped in Edo State over one year ago, huge ransom was paid to the kidnappers, but he is yet to be found. The insecurity in Edo is scaring investors. Insecurity is the order of the day in the state.

“Palliatives are being shared by other states of Nigeria, but no palliative is being given to Edo residents, while Obaseki is still promising to help the poorest of the poor, but the fund for the palliatives is being diverted by the Edo government. Obaseki must account for Edo’s funds. There cannot be good governance, without the support of the stakeholders.

“I am determined to take Edo people out of poverty. I empowered so many constituents, performed excellently, and I embarked on numerous projects, while I was in the House of Representatives. I still have many people on my annual scholarship. I promise to do more as the state’s governor from November 12, 2024.

“Whenever it rains for five minutes, Benin City and its environs will be flooded. No single flyover in Edo. That is the failure of leadership and poor governance. Leadership is essential to ensure good governance. Leaders must always dream big”

“The former Governor of the defunct Midwest State and later Bendel State, the late Brig.-Gen. Samuel Ogbemudia, encouraged me to return to Benin City from the USA, to also contribute to the progress and development of Edo State. Ogbemudia was a good man.”

Agbonayinma also pleaded with the NWC members and APC’s leaders for support, especially to get the party’s governorship nomination, while promising to stand with them, and would never abandon them, as they would join him to move Edo forward.

He described a former Edo governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, now the representative of Edo North Senatorial District, as a detribalised Nigerian and wonderful leader, who would never forget persons who supported him, while stating that he graduated from Oshiomhole’s school of politics and thoughts, as the former National Chairman of APC remained his godfather and benefactor.

The governorship aspirant assured that he has what it takes to make Edo better, with the capacity to ensure good governance and move the state to the next level.

Edo Deputy Chairman of APC, Jarret Tenebe, while also speaking, gave an assurance that a level-playing field would be ensured for all the aspirants, while describing APC as a disciplined party, with committed members.

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