From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, at the weekend, called on the people of Sobe/Sabongida-Ora to vote for the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Asue Ighodalo and his running mate, Osarodion Ogie in the forthcoming governorship election in the state in order to consolidate on the developmental stride currently being witnessed in the state.
He made the call at Owan West Local Government Area of the state, where he commissioned the 30 kilometre Sobe/Sabongida-Ora Road.
Addressing the crowd while cutting the tape to declare the road formally opened, Governor Obaseki said he has fulfilled the promise he made to them four years back in 2020.
He assured them that the person who is going to take over from him, Dr Asue Ighodalo, would do more for them.
Obaseki stated that the plan is to link more communities by internal roads so that the state would not rely on federal roads alone.
At the Owan West headquarters Field, venue of the campaign, Speaker Agbebaku reiterated his earlier claim that “Governor Obaseki has done well for our people, and we (our people) will reward him by voting for Asue Ighodalo and Osarodion Ogie to succeed him to continue the good work.”
In his speech, the Deputy Governor, Engr Godwins Omobayo, declared that the governor loves Edo North and he will be rewarded by the people during the election.
On his part, the governorship candidate of the party, Asue Ighodalo, thanked the governor and the people and promised to do more than Governor Obaseki has done.
He assured that companies that will process their farm products will be brought to the area and ensure that Cocoa’s glorious days will be restored and processing industries built for their use.
The campaign train then moved to Afuze in Owan East where it was received by a mammoth crowd in a carnival-like manner.
Addressing the crowd at the Afuze Township Stadium, the PDP Council Chairman, Leslie Ebosojie, welcomed the governor and his campaign entourage. He assured that PDP would win Owan East.
An All Progressives Congress (APC) youth leader in the area, Monday Afreagbe, then defected with about 200 others to the PDP. They were warmly welcomed and assured of equal opportunities in the party.
Addressing the crowd, Ighodalo promised to make Afuze the hub of sporting activities as it used to be again.
He charged the people to reject darkness and continue with the light as represented by the PDP. He assured them of more roads, security, and agro-allied industries.
Governor Obaseki in his address, assured the people that the PDP has the best team and they will deliver on their promises. He stated that it was not possible for any one government to finish all the jobs and that Ighodalo and Ogie will continue from where he will stop.
“We have a solid team that means well for Edo State. They will continue from where I will stop. This man is a good man. He is coming to serve Edo State, not to steal. He is not looking for fame. He has everything and he is very comfortable. Vote for them. Don’t vote for people who will bring suffering. Don’t vote for people who don’t know what to do when they get to the office. Please vote for PDP,” he stressed.
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