Urhoghide Speaks On 2024 Edo Governorship Election

-


By Besiru Enakhimion.

A leading governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Senator Matthew Urhoghide has promised to abide by the decision of his party on the primary of the 2024 Edo State governorship election .

Sen. Urhoghide who represented Edo South Senatorial District in the 8th and 9th Nigerian Senate also disclosed that he is not against the quest for an indegine of Edo Central Senatorial District to become the next governor of the state, if his party zones the ticket to the District, adding that he will contest, if the party decides to throw the contest open.

Speaking to journalists in Benin City, recently, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Public Account in the 9th Senate said :

"If APC zones the governorship ticket to Edo Central, I will not run ,but support the party's candidate, because I will not go against the party's decisions and I don't want Esan people to begin to say that Senator Matthew Urhoghide is responsible for them not getting the position.
But if the party throws the ticket open or zones it to Edo South, I will contest." 

On why he wants to contest for the Edo top job, the Pharmacist -cum- politician said that he has studied the current challenges facing the state and that he is prepared to fix them if given the opportunity to serve . 

"I have studied the situation in Edo State. The infrastructural deficit in the state, the security challenges, youth unemployment and the underperformance of this administration . 

"I have done it before as a Senator. The records are there.I have empowered over 6000 youths, assisted hundred to secure good jobs, given scholarship to thousands of indigent students, in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions, from across the seven local government areas that make up Edo South Senatorial District. 

"There are thousands of projects that I have attracted that are all there for everyone to see.

"Having performed well as a Senator without executive power, I know  that if I become governor ,I will do better for Edo State." He concluded.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recently released the time table for Edo State Governorship election . According to INEC, the election will hold on the 22nd of September,2024.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

BENIN CITY WELCOMES LIFESTYLE VALUE MALL

-
Image
L-R : Chief Ayere, Mrs. Ayere & Chief Igbinedion. Chief Igbinedion & friend holding items purchased from the mall. By Besiru Enakhimion. " This is what is called Foreign Direct Investment. I encourage our people overseas to come back home to invest, create jobs and provide job opportunities for the people. "I can assure you that the money used in building the mall came from outside the shores of the country." The above statement was made by a one time Governor of Edo State, Chief Lucky Igbinedion, at the commissioning ceremony of the Ultra Modern Lifestyle Value Mall in Benin City, Edo State. The ex- governor commended the investor for siting the business in Benin City . He called for more Foreign Direct Investments ( FDI) to boost the economy and the development of the state. Chief Igbinedion boasted that he laid the foundation that had attracted estates, several businesses and m
Read more

Hon.(Amb.)Elliot Inneh Begins Grading Of Earth Roads In Ward 9, Egor LG

-
Image
By Besiru Enakhimion. Hon. (Amb.)Elliot Inneh, the Councillor representing Ward 09 in Egor Local Government Area's legislative chamber has begun the grading of earth roads in his ward.  So far, grading of Obaruyi Street, Upper Medical Street, Oghobaghase Street (Okhoro Primary School road), Ehigie Street and Osasenaga Street ( Enoma factory road) have been completed. According to the energetic Councillor, more roads in the ward will be sand filled and graded. Some excited residents of the benefitting areas came out to salute the youthful Councillor for his good job. Hon.(Amb.) Inneh has vowed to do his best for the residents of his ward, to justify the mandate given to him during the election. The articulate and vibrant Councillor was in the team of the Egor Local Government Area Chairman that cleaned up the storm drain on Uselu- Lagos road some months ago.
Read more

EDO MUST BE AT THE TOP WHERE IT BELONGS -- SHAIBU

-
Image
By Besiru Enakhimion. Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has said that Edo state must be at the top where it belongs and must continue to be the heart beat of the nation. He stated this in a  Christmas message he co - authored with his wife to the people of Edo state. Below is his full message: " My good people of Edo State, Christmas is here again. As usual, it is here with so much fun, gifts and time out with families, friends, associates, loved ones and neighbours. " In the midst of all these, we shouldn't forget the significance of this celebration which is the sharing of love to the weak, the poor, the sick, the motherless and the widows . Sending out our  love is key to putting smiles on their faces and  motivating them. Of course and assure brighter future . That is what the season is all about. "As we celebrate, let's not forget our state in our celebration and
Read more