By Adeyinka Adeniran
Ahead of the Saturday, September 21 governorship election in Edo state, the United Kingdom (UK) chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has urged the people of Edo state to vote en masse for the party’s candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for complete transformation of the state.
Speaking in statement, APC UK Publicity Secretary, Tunde Ajisola said the candidacy of the APC’s Senator Okpebholo’s encompasses the “Renewed Hope mantra for the people of Edo state, adding that the manifesto of the APC focuses on driving sustainable development, empowering the youth, revitalizing the economy, and also improving the infrastructure of the state.
It stated that the party’s manifesto outlines a clear path towards complete economic transformation, job creation, investment in agriculture, and support for small and medium -sized enterprises (SMEs) to boost Edo’s economy.
“In the health and education sector, the Okpebholo’s administration on assumption of office as the Executive governor of the state, will prioritize access to quality education and healthcare services for all, ensuring that no one is left behind.
“It is our determination to ensure that Senator Monday Okpebholo’s administration would replicate the ongoing infrastructure development at the Federal Level in Edo state.
“Edo people have a date with destiny this Saturday and as a party that is ready to impact the lives of the people, we are ready to build and maintain the roads, as well as energy infrastructure, and public amenities to improve the quality of life for the people of Edo.
“The Saturday election in Edo State is a critical moment for the future of the state, and Senator Monday Okpebholo is the candidate with the vision, integrity, and leadership skills to bring about this Renewed Hope for Edo.
“We urge all registered voters to support this transformative agenda by voting for Senator Okpebholo and the APC in order to ensure effective governance, transparency, accountability, empowerment of citizens to actively participate in the governance process.”
Also, the chairman of the South South caucus of the APC UK, Dr. Cal Amayo, also urged voters in Edo State to exercise their civic rights properly, and conduct themselves well in order to ensure victory for the APC.
“The votes of the Edo people must count for them to effect a positive change that the people of the state desired”, the APC UK chieftain said.
