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On Saturday, 23rd March, 2019 the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the All Progressive Congress (APC) as the 'highest bidder' in the 'Auction Sale' called election to pick who, for another four (4) years, occupies the seat of the Member, Edo state House of Assembly (EDHA) representing Orhionmwon South. This declaration was delayed from the 9th of March, 2019 till now after the election was declared inconclusive arising from the disruption of the process in our immediate political base by hireling of some of our political opponents. The run- off election witnessed palpable voters apathy. That for us is fast becoming a strategy for rigging elections by stalling the exercise in their perceived strong- hold.
We were proudly the Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and our Campaign theme remains the Final Push For Orhionmwon Rebirth. In our political struggles , we have never fought shy nor have we at any point in time let anyone in doubt about 'our stand' on any issue of public importance . For the avoidance of any doubt whatsoever, that is not about to change .
"We refuse to be what you wanted us to be , we are who we are and that is the way it is going to be" - Bob Nester Marley.
In the light of the foregoing therefore, we find and declare condemnable, intolerable, irrational and indeed unsustainable any system that has continued to make the voting right or voters card a commodity of sale. Elections in the civilised world are usually moments of sacred and sobre national decisions , concomitant of reasonable expectations that those elected would fulfil their campaign promises for the overall wellbeing of the people. Freely would the voters yield their franchise and freely would the elected serve. In that wise everyone is a winner and the society evolved better for it. It is sheer illogicality and bare faced hypocrisy for those who sold their votes on election date to demand accountability of those who bought from them. It is perhaps worse for vote thieves to expect accolades or well-wishes upon fraudulent or stolen victories.
We unequivocally reject the outcome of such an undemocratic exercise notwithstanding the scandalous papering over. It is saddening to ponder over how every election in our clime ends up deepening the crises of underdevelopment and further pauperization of the people.
In the meantime, I want to appreciate the tremendous assistance given by friends and supporters such as Stephen Osariakhi Ogierhiakhi; Imade Dickson; Nicolas Ugbo , Edosa Edwin Ugbo; Osarenkhoe Paul, Ken ceo IAS; Sunny Aguebor (Bibi); Prince Davieson(Aiwekhoe Jnr) Evang Prince Richard Omoregbee aka Mochichobay just to mention but a few for want of space. We really appreciate your prayers, material and financial provisions . These faithful friends and those to whom we earned votes without financial gratification or inducement are for us, the true or genuine winners in the election if any at all; and deservedly, we offer them our heartfelt felicitation and Congratulations!
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