Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, on Thursday mentioned the ruling All Progressives Congress was decided at hand over its ticket to a preferred candidate that may ship the dividend of democracy to the individuals of Edo State.
Uzodimma is the chairman of the Main Election Committee set as much as conduct the February 17 ballot the place one of many 12 aspirants will emerge the occasion’s candidate within the September governorship election.
Addressing journalists after the committee members have been inaugurated by the APC Nationwide Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, on the occasion secretariat in Abuja, Uzodimma assured all that they’ll do their finest to supply solely the perfect candidate for Edo individuals.
He mentioned, “It’s a large belief factor and we really feel humbled. On behalf of myself and the members of this committee, we wish to thanks and the Nationwide Working Committee for this present of confidence and our prayer is that we work onerous to justify this confidence imposed on us.
“Our occasion is a unbelievable model, very talked-about, and a great product. It behoves on members of our committee to work in concord with the native management of the occasion in Edo State to deliver up a sellable candidate that shall be simply marketable in Edo State.”
Different members of the governorship main election committee inaugurated by the nationwide chairman included Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu who was chosen as Deputy Chairman; former Osun state deputy governor, Mrs Titilayo Laoye-Tomori; APC flagbearer in Plateau State Governorship election, Nentanwe Yilwatde; Umar Musa; Lawan Garba and Rabiu Suleiman who is anticipated to function secretary.
Additionally constituted is the governorship main election attraction committee, chaired by C.C. Udenwa.
Members embody Muhammad Zakaria Sarina; Udogu Anthony Chijoke; Muhammad Garin Ali and the scribe Yunusa Mohammed.
In a associated growth, former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, additionally boasted after the inauguration that the APC is poised to win the September governorship election.
When quizzed to disclose why he was assured about what the potential pitcoke could be, Oshiomhole mentioned, “Edo Individuals are bored with PDP and are so desperate to have APC again in charge of the state.”
