We’ll support the best, Edo-APC Diaspora Council tells APC Governorship aspirants
The Edo-APC Diaspora Council, says the state deserves the best and it will support the best governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) with the pedigree to transform the state.
A statement by the Publicity Secretary of the Council, Comr. Victoria Emike Okhai, said that the Director General of the council, Dr. Legend Asuelime, made the pledge when members of the council had separate meetings with two governorship aspirants on the platform of the APC.
The governorship aspirants are Sen. Oserheimen Aigberaodion Osunbor, and Prince Clem Agba.
Legend Asuelime said that the council would support the party to ensure equity in the nomination of the party’s governorship candidate in February 2024.
He expressed the hope that the best candidate would emerge, and the party would be dynamic in its operations to ensure stability.
The director general told Osunbor, a two-time Senator and former Governor of the state, that the Edo-APC Diaspora Council, would continue to play its part in molding public opinion not just during the primaries but also the governorship election.
He said the governorship aspirant was sincere in his approach and has very deep passion and plan for the growth and development of the state.
“With a few words, the sincerity of the aspirant was clear. He articulated a few of what he felt Edo deserved at this point in time, and it was obvious he meant well for the state,” Legend Asuelime added.
He also said Osunbor has remained mentally sound and physically fit in spite of his age, adding that he was ready for the job.
“Moreover, at this period, when Edo Central is demanding for the ticket to be zoned to them, using ethics and equity as a barometer, excluding one of their best candidates in the zone based on age or other irrelevant factors should not be condoned.
“The constitution of the party did not state anywhere that party members lose their right to aspire to the highest office in any state of the Federation because of age.
“The former governor deserves and reserves his right to contest for the ticket with others. We will support that notion, except there are other guidelines that the party will come up with to streamline candidates that may affect him.
“By then, we will have no choice but to respect and follow the Party’s decision. For now, we have seen none, and we believe he will be a good governor if the party favors him with the ticket,” the Edo-APC Diaspora Council leader said.
Earlier, Osunbor had briefed the Edo-APC Diaspora Council director general on his aspiration to secure the governorship ticket of the APC and some of his plans for the state.
Similarly, Prince Clem Agba, a former Minister of Budget and National Planning, has also met with the Edo APC Diaspora Community to support his aspiration of emerging the governorship candidature of the APC in Edo State.
Agba met with the APC community in the Diaspora at the North American residence of the Director General of Edo APC Diaspora Council, Dr Legend Asuelime.
Agba used the opportunity to share his vision and sought for the support of the Edo APC Diaspora community to realise his ambition.
The aspirant articulated his vision and ideas for Edo state, and made presentation of how he plan to maximise the potentials of the state for the good of all, if elected Governor.
He also identified the problems that have plagued the state for decades, including under the present administration of Governor Obaseki, and proffered intelligently researched and pragmatic solutions to the problems.
The DG, Legend Asuelime, on his part, expressed pleasure with the aspirant’s’ ability to communicate his ideas, and his depth of understanding of governance.
Asuelime said though they have no mandate to endorse a candidate, their perception of Prince Clem Agba was positive.
“This is because his presentation and response to questions posed to him by attendees were answered with grit and precision.
“He appeals to the attendees as someone with the capacity to govern a complex state as Edo. His ideas are very appealing and practical,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Edo APC Diaspora community has urged the party leaders and delegates to nominate a credible candidate that can win the governorship election and push the state towards sustainable development.
