Less than three weeks before the Edo governorship elections, Edo-born American-based surgeon, Dr Uyi Igbinadolor, has continued his support for the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Asue Ighodalo, with his market women money empowerment programme across the three senatorial districts of the state. The programme has moved to Uwa Market in Oredo Local Government Area, where it is currently going on.
Dr. Igbinadolor, who supported Dr. Tom Obaseki, Chairman of Oredo Local Government Council to carry out the programme, said the empowerment is intended to help traders during these difficult times. “We are in difficult circumstances in Nigeria, and one of your own sons, who is based in America has decided to help women in several markets throughout the state,” he said.
Dr. Obaseki who spoke yesterday at Uwa Market, said: “This money comes from your own son, Dr. Uyi Igbinadolor, who is angry with the level of hunger and suffering that you are going through and has decided to help 100 market women with N10,000 each for you to add to your businesses.
“He said I should beg all Edo women not to vote for those who are making us to suffer in Nigeria. Don’t vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The APC has caused problems in Nigeria, and we need people like Asue Ighodalo in the PDP to step in and help us. Everyone should vote for the PDP so that we can have cheap food and security in our community.”
While thanking Dr. Igbinadolor for empowering hundreds of women, the Oredo Council boss encouraged the beneficiaries to continually pray for Dr. Igbinadolor and his friend in the United States, Sir Tonna Okei, who was a part of the vision, for their concern in helping others to succeed. He urged them to use the money for the intended purpose.
He assured that when the PDP candidate, Ighodalo, wins the governorship election, Dr. Igbinadolor would provide additional support to women and traders. “I admonish you all to go and tell the other women. Everyone should vote for Ighodalo so that the market women empowerment fund can continue,” he said.
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