By DADA AYOKHAI
The Edo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has scored Edo state state government led by Godwin Obaseki low in terms of delivering of good governance.
The Media Consultant to the Edo APC governorship campaign council, Prince Kassim Afegbua made the submission in Benin during a press briefing.
Afegbua, who noted that Edo state must rise again, and free itself from the snares of under-development, and in freedom, work with a man who will promote collective enterprise for the overall good of its people said, “Edo is rising from the ashes of the present dismal performance of the PDP in the state. “, when the APC governorship candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo emerge winner in the September 21st governorship election.
According to him, We have come to the point in Edo state’s electoral trajectory where we must resist any attempt of anyone to use the state as a buffer for failed business enterprises.
” We cannot afford to hand our wheel of leadership to failed business men, who will take over the reins of power in our state for their private gains. Lagos no be Lagos, but they’ve gone to Lagos to bring “Lagos Boy”.
“If we make the same mistake again, when they are done pillaging our resources, they will quietly exit to their familiar terrain.
Adding that, We need a man like Senator Okpebholo, who lives among us, shares in our troubles, share in our aspirations and is ready to take the lead in search of ways to raise Edo State in ranking among the best places to live in, work, and play in the world.
Afegbua added that with Senator Okpebholo and Honourable Dennis Idahosa, a new Edo is Rising.
According to him ,We shall break away from the snares of failure, into a state where peace, prosperity, unity, and stability will flourish; to grow our economy and improve our relationships as a homogeneous people.” Afegbua said.
