The Edo Unity Forum (EUF) lavished praise on Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for governor, on Friday. They described him as a wonderful asset to the state, an epitome of genuineness, a lover of the poor, and a very caring gentleman.
The group stated that the APC will easily win the September 21 governorship election by citing Okpebholo’s great devotion to duty, sincerity of purpose, and deep love for Edo State in a statement signed by EUF National Chairman, Deacon Solomon Izevbigie in Auchi.
‘’Out of those jostling for the Edo State governor’s seat, it is doubtful if any of them is more focused, committed and level-headed like the APC candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo’’
‘’The PDP is suffering from factional divisions, problematic shallowness and lack of meaningful engagement with ordinary citizens. The party has lost its direction. The APC is solid in Edo State. The party’s candidate has heavyweights and traditional institution on his side and will coast to electoral victory’’
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‘’We want honest, transparent and accountable leadership in Edo State. We want a governor we can trust. We want a governor with energy, vision for the rapid development of the state and dynamism to tackle challenges. Senator Monday Okpebholo wants to drive Edo State in the direction of economic growth, rehabilitate moribund industries and alleviate the suffering of the people’’
The statement, which also highlighted Senator Okpebholo’s background in politics, administration, and resource management, asserts that Senator Okpebholo will prioritise the care of older persons, adhere to the Beijing Manifesto, and take the proliferation of development projects into account.
The group stated that Okpebholo would pursue appropriate policies, create jobs, combat corruption, uphold the values of human rights, improve manpower development and our health care delivery system, guarantee equal opportunities, and rekindle in the citizenry a faith in their fatherland. These were the expectations of the Edo people, both at home and abroad.
