Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole has said that someone who believes in the state and has the capacity to manage it will emerge as candidate of the All Progressives Party (APC) and become the next governor of the state next year.
The governor who was addressing Benin chiefs led by the Eribo of Benin, Chief John Oviasogie to visit in Government House yesterday said he was concerned about who emerges the party’s flag bearer just like any other member of the party. He assured the party members that there would be a level-playing field for all.
Oshiomhole said: “From my inner insight of what this job entails, I believe we should look for people who believe in the state and have the capacity to run it. We have the right to educate the people about the person whom we think will be safe. Be rest assured that I am as concerned as yourselves because we have seen the damage which the wrong driver can do to our collective vehicle. Everything is the same, the only difference is the person who heads the government. May God give us a governor that will put Edo people first, that will respect the traditional institution and that will work for the unity of our people across the 192 wards.
“We haven’t solved all the problems, but we have made a lot of progress, and I am sure if the next governor will continue from where we will stop, for eight years of uninterrupted progress, I am sure that Benin Kingdom will be wearing a complete new look”, he said.
He expressed appreciation to the senior palace chiefs for their visit, saying, “I was at Abudu a few days ago, just to see what we are doing, and the people were so happy. We have a similar work at Igbanke; and here and there within the kingdom, we are ensuring that we will spread development”.
The Head of Iwebo from Benin Palace, the Eribo of Benin, Chief John Oviasogie, expressed gratitude to the governor for his developmental strides in the state:
“What you have done in our state is something we are very proud about. You have virtually touched every place. We pray that God will continue to guide and protect you. Everyone of us as human beings will aspire to the highest level of developing Nigeria. We thank you for the audience”, he said.
Other chiefs on the visit included Chief Stanley Obamwonyi, Esere of Benin, Chief E.U. Uzamere, the Ine of Benin and Chief Morgan Obamwonyi, the Eguezigbon of Benin.
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