……Says his Fresh Hope Agenda, Best Choice For Governor
As the All Progressive Congress, APC, Edo State chapter goes to the primary to elect its candidate on February 17, 2024, a group, going by the name, “Concerned Edo Citizens” has called on leaders and supporters of the party to make Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, their choice as the party candidate.
According to the group, “it is clear that if APC is poised to change Edo story from despair to a new era of new economic opportunities, development and growth, the party must endeavour to elect a governor that means business.
“And looking at the present aspirants in the APC, Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, seems to fit into this position”, the group noted.
The group headed by Prof, Godson Imamiose as coordinator pointed out that Dr Afolabi Umakhihe comes with verifiable records of performance as a Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Budget and National Planning, Presidency, External Affairs and lately, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security where he distinguished himself excellently to the benefit of all Nigerians.
“Dr Umakhihe will replicate his endless developmental strides exemplified by the numerous projects he attracted to his constituency and beyond while serving as permanent secretary.
“He will also bring his vast experience to bear in the management of the state resources as Governor because he is an endowed development-oriented administrator.
“His emergence as governor, will usher in a new vista of hope and opportunities for Edo as well as improving the relationship and enhance synergy between the Federal and Edo State Governments and thereby, attracting the needed development currently eluding the hard working and peaceful people of the State” they observed.
Another feature traced to Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe by the group is that he is a detribalised Edo man whose actions, body language and antecedents are devoid of ethnic sentiments.
According to them, Umakhihe has performed exceedingly well in his duties and has established friendships in various communities, local government areas, senatorial districts across Edo State and beyond. All these are assets that will come handy to build a new Edo
“We have the believe that the majority of Edo people are disappointed with the state of our state. For a state with abundant oil and mineral resources, arable land and one of the best human resources in Nigeria, Edo would certainly not be in the dire situation it is in today.
“Dr Umakhihe will certainly make Edo state proud as its rich abundant mineral resources such oil and gas, clay, limestone, kaolin, silica, tar sand and decorative rocks, if properly harnessed, would provide job opportunities for our” fast growing population and teeming unemployed youths.
“The question Edo people are asking is how come that a state so blessed with such an array of raw materials, many of which have not been harnessed, be in such a terrible state where there is mass youth unemployment and despair?
So, it will be in favour of all if Umakhihe is given the APC ticket and voted for in the September 21, 2024 governorship election” the group further declared.
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