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Friday July 21, 2023 | Idogbo, Benin City
The need to continue to interface with stakeholders, particularly voters within our communities has again, been emphasized by the former Chairman and Chairmanship Candidate of Ikpoba-Okha Local Government, Dr. Eric Osayande.
Osayande served as Chairman, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government in the years 2018-2021, during which he administered accountable stewardship, raking in several awards within and outside Nigeria, chief of which is the RootsWatch Magazine Best Chairman of the Year, 2020 Award in Abuja.
As the ongoing Edo LG election campaigns continue to gain traction across the LGA, Osayande pledges increased developmental commitment, particularly in the areas of human-capacity and socio-infrastructural growth (roads, health centres, rural electrification, clean, portable water, others).
Residents of Ward 1, Friday, hailed the former Council Chairman for his astute representation in his first term, expressing hope for advanced development under Osayande, September 2023 onward.
Speaking, the Chairmanship Candidate advanced the need for improved security, urging able-bodied men to comit to securing their locality by identifying with the State's security network.
"I recall over a hundred youths that were engaged when I served as Council Chairman, this number later increased to one hundred and twenty; the network was designed to cover the entire LGA."
"I am greatly committed to the security of lives and property, I will ensure an upward review of the entire system on my return to Council, God-willing." Osayande added.
In a related development, tricycle operators, under the aegis of ANNEWAT, Iwogban, trooped out in their numbers to further declare support for Osayande's Candidacy, as the Sept. 2nd. Edo LG poll fast-approaches.
Recalling Osayande's commitment to their welfare, particularly during the infamous COVID-19 pandemic, when the Council Chairman frequently distributed hand sanitizers and other self-protection kits to ANNEWAT and their passengers.
"You will win, we are very much aware and proud of your accomplishments; your visit to us is re-assuring; be rest assured of our support for you and your team, you have our votes", Keke riders assured.
At Ute (Urekpoki), Osayande assured women of increased support, noting that he places huge premium on women development and will continue to uphold the values women represent in political and other spheres.
The campaign train concluded Friday's movement at the residence of the Chairman, Tipper Driver's Association, Comrade Austin Uhunmwagho, where a number of elders, residents were in the wait to receive Dr. Eric Osayande, his running mate, Hon. Osamuyi Idehen, Councilorship Candidate, Ward 1, Guobadia Ugiomo Lucy, members of the Ighiwiyisi-led Ikpoba-Okha Campaign Council and a host of others.
In line with the Benin tradition and custom, Osayande's Chairmanship bid has been sealed with the breaking and pouring of kolanuts and drinks respectively, by the elders of Wards 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Having concluded campaigns in Ward 1, Friday, the campaign council will, on Monday, proceed to Ward 5 in continuation of the exercise, visiting the Enogie of Avbiama, Ohen, landlords, landladies and a host of others.
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