By Raphael Okhiria
The gubernatorial aspiration of Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, has received a major boost as a prominent socio-political group, the Concerned Edo Citizens Forum (CECF), has expressed solidarity and confidence in his capability of leading Edo state to greater heights, if voted the governor of the state in the forthcoming governorship election.
Dr. Umakhihe is vying for the governorship of Edo State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The CECF led by Mr. Endurance Dirisu as Coordinator and Comrade Felix Osas Osagie as Director, Publicity and Mobilization
during a world press Conference in Benin City, said the aspirant acceptance and subsequent declaration for Edo State Governorship election is a clear indication that there is hope and better days ahead for Edo people.
According to the group, Umakhihe’s declaration has since been generally acceptable to all based on his mission and vision for Edo State.
Osagie said , “It’s with great joy we welcome you all to today’s briefing to appreciate all Edo people who came out on 6th January,2024 to official declaration of Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe ambition to become the next Governor of Edo State.
“Dr, Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe demonstrated great character, uncommon intellectual sagacity in outlining his manifestoes to include Accessible Health, Agricultural Revolution,Youth Empowerment and Enterpreneurship, Women Empowerment, Transportation, SME Growth and Development, Infrastructure and Rural Developments.
“His manifestoes captured the entire pains of Edo people, he went further to provide solutions to the problems confronting Edo State. We commend him for such declaration, which is unprecedented in the history of Edo State. We viewed the declaration as cannival with huge success and direction for better Edo State.”
Osagie who tasked the APC and Edo people to support and nominate the aspirant, noted that Umakhihe is in the governorship race to transform Edo State.
While commending the people for the massive turnout of supporters at the declaration, Osagie said Umakhihe’s pedigree speaks volume to give him the needed support and nomination for governorship ticket.
“Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe is a distinguished and renowned Nigeria bureaucrat, an accomplishment Accountant,a very respectful and resourceful retired civil servant who rose to the rank of federal permanent secretary and core professional with special love for rebuilding society.
“As concerned Edo Citizens,we are strongly convinced that Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe possess the requisite knowledge to preside over Edo State based on his track record of service over the years. Finally, we salute the members and leaders of APC in Edo State for the unity and love displayed.” Osagie added.
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