A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Barr. Kenneth Imasuangbon, has began aggressive campaign for the presidential candidate of the party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and his running mate, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa.
LEADERSHIP reports that Imasuangbon is popularly known as the ‘Rice Man’ due to his annual distribution of rice to the poor and needy.
Imasuangbon stormed orphanages, hospitals and several villages to distribute bags of rice to the poor to celebrate Christmas. In the process, he told the people to vote out the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for inflicting pains and suffering on the masses.
The ‘Rice Man’, who educated the people on the need to collect their PVCs, said the task to sack the APC must be achieved.
The PDP chieftain said Atiku has promised to provide $10bn for youth empowerment, ensured adequate power supply and secure the country.
Speaking in an interview shortly after he kick-started his annual Free Rice Distribution in his locality of Ewohimi, Esan South-East local government of Edo State said, “We are reaching out to over 50,000 persons in this year’s distribution of rice. Edo is ready for Atiku/Okowa presidency. We must come out enmass and vote for the ‘unifier’
“Besides, we will soon embark on door-to-door campaign in villages across the State. Our target is to get 80 per cent of the votes in Edo.”
In Uhunwonde, Orhionmwon and Ikpoba Okha local government areas of the State, the former governorship aspirant told the surging crowd that when Atiku becomes President by the grace of God hunger and poverty will be defeated.
One of the lucky beneficiaries, Imafidon Ighomaye, said: “we are happy with Imansuagbon for coming to share rice every year. He has shown us love and for that my entire family will vote for Atiku and the PDP come 2023 presidential election.”
