Eight former native authorities chairmen in Edo State, on Monday, returned to the All Progressives Congress after transferring to the Peoples Democratic Get together with Governor Godwin Obaseki in 2020.
The returnees, John Akhigbe, former Etsako Central Native Authorities chairman; Dr Josie Ogedegbe, Igueben; Frank Ilaboya, Owan West; Andrew Osigwe, Owan East; Napoleon Agbama, Uhunmwonde; Scott Ogbemudia, Ovia North East; Austin Okoibhole, Esan North East and Mrs Ruth Osahor, Esan West, pledged their assist for the social gathering and to work for its victory within the September 21, 2024 election.
They have been obtained on Monday night time on the Benin residence of the chief of the social gathering, Senator Adams Oshiomhole within the firm of the APC governorship candidate, Monday Okpebholo, and his working mate, Dennis Idahosa and the appearing state Chairman of the social gathering, Jaret Tenebe.
Receiving them, Oshiomhole, stated, “On behalf of our state chairman, the APC household, and the governor in-waiting, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, I’m very honoured to obtain my males – these are folks whom God used me to mobilise into ACN and now APC. A few of them have performed very essential roles in governance after I was governor. They have been native authorities council chairmen.
“Like each household, generally there are misunderstandings or communication gaps which made them go away the social gathering, however at present, they’ve come to tell us they’re transferring again residence.
“The excellent news is that this home is so giant with many rooms and a giant lounge which might accommodate everybody because it has accommodated all of us at present with out a lot planning, no logistics is concerned and no hiring of cover.
“So, for me, I’m excited that these males have chosen to return residence, and we’ve all resolved to obtain them as in the event that they by no means left. They may get pleasure from all of the rights and privileges that members of the APC get pleasure from.
“For chairmen who’ve joined us within the present undertaking to make sure that by way of free and clear election, this nice state, the heartbeat of Nigeria, returns beneath the governance of the APC with Okpebholo and Idahosa because the deputy, usually are not strangers to poll bins; they’re merchandise of poll.
“All they want is to unfold that affect throughout the state to kick begin the progressive politics of the APC that guided my motion after I was governor and proceed from the place I finished. I’m excited and comfortable about this.”
Talking on behalf of the returnees, Ilaboya stated, “That is homecoming as a result of I do know what you probably did to me and the place I’m at present is the place you place me.
“So, coming again house is particular, and I really feel that too for all of us right here. We’re your kids, and we need to proceed along with your imaginative and prescient for the folks driving this undertaking. I can guarantee you that we’re going to work with them to ensure this undertaking is realised.”
