Edo Deputy Gov Urges Support For State’s Development

Edo State Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa has appealed for the people’s support to enable the Governor Monday Okpebholo-led administration sustain its ongoing developmental strides across the 18 local government areas of the state.

A statement by his chief press secretary, Friday Aghedo, said Idahosa made the appeal on the occasion of his home coming reception organised for his electoral victory by his community at Iguobazuwa in Ovia South West local government area of the state.

The former member, House of representatives, told the large crowd at the occasion that Okpebholo’s administration is out to change the narrative in the state.

He assured the people of continued transformation of the area through the infrastructural development he started when he was at the National Assembly.

While dedicating their victory to God, Idahosa said, “It is such a great honour and privilege to be here today, seeing the calibre of persons and with this large crowd, to appreciate God for giving their son, the first-ever elected deputy governor of Edo State from Iguobazuwa community.

“To assure you all, this is not by chance but by God’s providence and it is not taken for granted. By His grace, this opportunity will be utilised for the benefit of the people of the state in general and to you, my people.

“Let me also use this opportunity to appreciate the executive governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, for finding me, your son, worthy to be his running mate.

“Let me on behalf of my principal appreciate all our party members, our community leaders who stood with us during the time of the election, assure you that, by the grace of God, every promise we made during campaign, we are going to fulfil.

“For my community, Iguobazuwa, this is where I was born and raised, you will not be forgotten.”

He reiterated the governor’s promise to run an all-inclusive government by adopting the bottom-top approach to drive policies of the administration down to the grassroot level.

“Elections are over, I am not a deputy governor of APC; I’m the deputy governor of the people of Edo State.

“Lastly, let me thank the Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Ewuare II.  Thank you very much my community for having me, and by the grace of God, I promise I will make you proud,” he stated.

The clan head of the community, Pa Edward Edoghayeobare Igbinovia, expressed his appreciation to God for the election victory of their son, the deputy governor, noting that the celebration marks a significant step in the development process of  Iguobazuwa community and the state at large.