Joel Osaigbovo Aluge, Reporting
Benin City
Leading governorship aspirant on the forthcoming Edo state gubernatorial election, Dr Asue Ighodalo, today visited Oredo Local Government Area in the state, for his campaign tour which happened in the famous Urhokpota hall in Ring Road.
As expected, Ighodalo who has become the preferred candidate for most Edolites, was greeted with a mammoth crowd, which was evident from the heavy gridlock held both motorists and pedestrians around the popular king Square (Ring Road) area and adjourning streets in Benin City.
Truth Live News correspondents who were live at the venue noted that Ighodalo, who was very elated at the great show of love from Oredo people, stated in his speech that he is focused on resolving the issues in the state, with the sole aim of making it a world-class state, an envy of other states in Nigeria.
Ighodalo, an astute businessman who is running for the governorship of Edo State under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), further revealed that he desires to take Edo to a height where it will be recorded as the greatest state in Nigeria.
He said “my mission will be to create an Edo where quality education is accessible to all, where hard work is rewarded and where our talented youth can turn their dreams and aspirations into reality.
“I believe in the promise of an Edo where every person, regardless of their start in life, can write their own story of success -if we take the right steps, together.
“No part of Edo will be left behind because we have all that is needed to make our state a mesmerizing destination for progress and wealth.
“Across each administrative zone, in Edo North, Edo Central and Edo South, we will create practical and focused economic development teams that will harness each area’s unique potential to create wealth for all our people.”
Dr. Ighodalo finally noted that there is great need for Edo people to coexist peacefully with other people without fear of criminals and he would ensure that the state is one void of armed robbery, kidnapping and other deadly vices.
Present at the glamorous event today were some members of Edo State House of Assembly; the Deputy Speaker, RT. Hon. Maria Edeko, Majority leader, Hon. Charity Aiguobarueghian, Hon. Frank Uyi Omosigho member representing Oredo East LGA, Hon. Bright Aitenguoba Reporting Orionhmwon South LGA and they all gladly pledged their support for the Asue Ighodalo.