Ahead of the forthcoming elections into local government councils in Edo State, the Labour Party, LP, candidate for the chairmanship seat of Ovia North East local government area of Edo State, Edwin Usunobun Omoregie, has appealed to the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission, EDSIEC and the state government to ensure level playing ground for all candidates irrespective of party affiliations.
Omoregie said the call became imperative against the background that state governments manipulate and determine who emerges chairmen of their various local governments.
The real estate developer also advocated for autonomy of councils as a sure way to fast-track meaningful development, accountability, and good governance at the grassroots level.
The grassroots politician said if voted into power part of his agenda is to revamp rural health, schools, agriculture and ensure security for the people of his locality and rural electrification.
He said, “I am aware that before now local government elections results were written by the state government but this time around, I believe that the government of today need to realize that power belongs to the people and must allow a free and fair election.
“The people should be allowed to choose who they want. I’m very sure that the people want change and want to vote for candidates that are accessible with the competence to serve the ready. I expect the present government of the state will allow the will of the people to prevail.
“I am using this opportunity to appeal to them to allow the vote of the people count. We should work for a new Nigeria and a better society for our children.”
