The All Progressives Congress (APC) party faithful in Edo state, particularly Edo North, have been urged to redouble their commitment to and remain steadfast in their support for the party, especially in ensuring the success of Senator Monday Okpebholo’s government, which they helped to midwife into fruition.
This was the kernel of the remark by Alhaji Abubakar Akokhia, a Frontline leader of the APC in Edo, while receiving the Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs, Barrister Bisi Idaomi, who paid a courtesy call on Alhaji Akokhia to address Women leaders in all the 12 wards of Etsako West Local Government.
Speaking further, Chief Akokhia, who holds the traditional title of Oduma (Lion) of the South Ibie kingdom, urged Women in Edo North to rally around Barrister Idaomi to achieve the lofty ideas and promises that the administration of Okpebholo holds for them.
He extolled the leadership qualities of Barrister Idaomi, whom he described as not only a square peg in a square hole but somebody who has come through the mill with several decades of loyalty to the party and one who understands the needs of women, exceptionally dedicated party members. He said he was particularly elated that somebody from Barrister Idaomi’s exemplary, unassailable, unique human capacity for excellence was chosen for this equally unique assignment of lifting women to higher heights.
In her remarks, Barrister Idaoni said her coming to Etsako West to pay homage to whom it was due in the calibre of Alhaji Akokhia and the Women leaders was the right thing to do.
She promised not to disappoint the governor, the party hierarchy, her family, the women folk, and most importantly, God for the confidence reposed in her. She promised that women would get their dues, and she would fight with all her might for their interest.
Notable dignitaries and party faithful at the event included the Acting Chairman of Etsako West Local Government, Hon. Valentine Okwilagwe, the Former Chairman of Etsako West Local Government, Hon Alasa Idaro, Etsako West Women leader Mrs Magdalene Osilama, Women leaders from all twelve wards of Etsako West, and a host of numerous ward Chairmen led by Alhaji Muminu.
