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The leadership of Obaseki Volunteer Network, OVN, has congratulated the newly inaugurated 7th Edo State House of Assembly led by Rt. Hon. Frank Okiye.
It would be recalled Frank Okiye (APC-Esan North East Constituency I) was elected as the Speaker, while Yekini Idiaye (APC Akoko Edo Constituency I) was elected Deputy Speaker on Monday.
A statement by the leader of OVN, Comrade Osunde O. Massy on Wednesday commended the members of the house for carefully choosing Okiye and Idiaye as their Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively.
“From his (Okiye) past antecedents as a member of the house and political appointee, he distinguished himself. No doubt, Okiye is a trusted and he is capable to pilot the affairs the house. We don’t expect less from the gentleman. With him at the helm of affairs of the 7th Edo State House of Assembly, we foresee a robust legislative activities and oversight functions from the legislators.”
The OVN leader added “ Like the biblical saying, “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice” both the constituents and the lawmakers will rejoice his leadership in the state assembly. We celebrate his emerge and the inauguration of the 7th assembly.
Osunde said “We therefore, appeal to the lawmakers to work with the executive towards a better Edo State and refrain from activities that could lead to anarchy in the state.”
He said the Governor Godwin Obaseki led administration in the state is committed to the welfare of the people, saying only people-oriented assembly will complement the purposeful leadership of the governor.
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