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Why We Harkened To Edo Central – Edo South APC Leaders
Some of the leading lights in the All Progressives Congress, APC in Edo South, Edo State have opened up on why they harkened to back the emergence of Senator Monday Okpebholo as the party’s choice for the Edo 2024 governorship election.
In a statement made available to GWG.ng the leaders cited the need for equity and good neighbourness with Esan brothers given their plea for inclusivity.
The Edo South APC leaders who signed the statement included Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and one time deputy governor of the state, Lucky Imasuen, both of whom bought the form but stepped down in consideration of power shift to Edo Central and to Okpebholo in particular.
They said:
Dear Esteemed Edo Leaders,
In response to the passionate appeal from our beloved brothers and sisters in Edo Central Senatorial district, we, as leaders from Edo South, have wholeheartedly thrown our support behind their aspiration to produce a governor of Esan extraction. Throughout history, we have been beneficiaries of the unwavering support of the Esan nation, and we express our profound gratitude for their sacrifices. As they seize this opportunity to lead, we wish them every success.
In the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election, our great party has elected a formidable and worthy candidate to carry our flag in the upcoming September 2024 election. We are pleased to have supported the emergence of distinguished Sen. Monday Okpevbolo from Esan Central local government area. We believe his victory is not just a political outcome; it is divinely ordained, aligning with the principles of equity, fairness, and good neighborliness.
To our esteemed brothers in Edo South and North, we passionately appeal to you to embrace Sen. Monday Okpevbolo as a cherished member of our extended family. He embodies humility, godliness, respect, and responsibility, and we are confident he will make an exceptional governor.
This moment transcends political alliances. It transcends regional agendas. It marks the inception of a new era—an Edo agenda—for the benefit and upliftment of all Edo people. Sen. Monday Okpevbolo’s leadership is a beacon of hope, a unifying force that binds us together in the pursuit of a better Edo.
As we move forward, let us stand united as a family, an unbreakable force of progress. In the words of Gen. Yakubu Gowon at the end of the Nigerian Civil War, “No victor, no vanquished.” This victory is a collective opportunity for positive change in Esan land, Afemai land, and throughout Edo.
Together, let us usher in an era of prosperity, inclusivity, and enduring unity.
Signed:
*EDO SOUTH APC LEADERS*
1. Pst Osagie Ize-Iyamu
2. H.E. Chief Lucky Imasuen
3. Senator Matthew Urhoghide
4. Engr. Lawrence Okah
5. Hon. Osarobo Idehen
6. Prince Peter Uwadiae
7. Lady Omorede Osifo Marshall
8. Mr. Osaze Imasogie
9. Hon. Patrick Aisowieren
10. Prof Ovienseri Aibueku
11. Prof David Osifo
12. Prof Arthur Ogedengbe
13. Hon Osaro Obaze
14. Hon Chris Okaeben
15. Hon Crossby Eribo
16. Hon Bright Osayande
17. Hon Edo Wimpy
18. Mr Osaze Igbinovia
19. Mr Osaretin Edosomwan
20. Prince Sam Aghedo
21. Mr Osadolor Omoregie
22. Hon Etinosa Ogbeiwi
23. Hon Tony Osazuwa
24. Pst. Dave Stanley
25. Dr Mrs Tawa Idubor
26. Madam Rosemary Elawure
27. Lady Jubril Obokhale
28. Chief Osahon Airhunmwunde
29. Hon Razaq Belo-Osagie
30. Chief FOC Omorogbe
31. Chief Matthew Ehigie
32. Hon Faustina Ovienrioba
33. Mr Robert Okubor
34. Chief Kenester Oteghekpen
35. Mr OZ Ehiorobo
36. Prince Christopher Iyasere
37. Mr Johnny Ekhator
38. Mr Eric Iyen
39. Comrade Godwin Erhahon
40. Dr. Mayor Onyebuike
41. Mrs Stella Evbuomwan
42. Hon Vincent Uwadiae
43. Hon Dumez Ugiagbe
44. Hon Desmond Ugbo
45. Hon Emmanuel Iyase
46. Hon Sunny Ogbewe
47. Mr Julius Agbonze
48. Hon E. J. Agbonayinma
49. Mr Steve Atoe
50. Mr Francis Imafidon
51. Dr Emman Paddy Iyamu
52. Engr Isaac Olotu
53. Hon. Monday Aighobayi
54. Hon. Isaac Nosakhare Osahon
55. Mr. Lugard Oghogho
56. Dr Osaze Igbinoba
57. Madam Okundaye
58. Godwin Asemota (Asgolite)
59. Hon Patrick Osayiamen
60. Erhauyi Alfred Iyekekpolor
61. Mr Austin Osarenkhoe
62. Mr Frank Ize-Iyamu
63. Engr John Brown Oviasuyi
64. Austin Osawaru
65. Nosa Obamwonyi
66. Collins Osaghae
67. Dan Osa-Ogbegie Esq
68. Ms. Imuetinyan Otuomagie
69. Comr. Iyobosa Irughe
70. Francis Osabuohien.
71. Mr. Solomon Odemwingie
72. Melo Edokpolor
73. Chief Etiosa Omuemu
74. Friday Wise
75. Ebegue Igho Osagie
76. Prof Edoba Omoregie SAN
77. Prof Amen Uhunmwagho
78. Clement Igbafe
79. Monday Aiyamekhue
80. Bishop Patience Uwa Aiguobasimwin
81. Mrs Eki Shina Peters
82. Austin Igbinovia
83. Bishop Osadolor Ochei
84. Hon Johnson Iyamu
85. Hon Paul Ohonbamu
86. Mrs. Margaret Omoregie
87. Larry famous
88. Solomon Odemwegie
89. Pius Iyamu
90. Hon Osakpamwan Ekpetin
91. Dr Sam Igbinoba
92. Bishop Iyobosa Atoe
93. Odion Obazee
94. C.P. Ojo Rtd.
95. Mrs. Caroline Ebose
96. Engr. Osato Oluwafemi
97. Mr. Osayimwenre Osawe
98. Mr. Ogie Omoruyi
99. Mrs. Faith Aghayere
100. Baron Mike Osaghae
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