Lucky Obukohwo, ReportingÂ
The Governorship candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) for the Edo State September 21, 2024 governorship election, Dr. Azemhe Azena, has presented his Certificate of Return to his party faithful.
The NNPP governorship candidate who also doubles as the pastor of Omega Fire Ministry, Benin City, presented the certificate to the party faithful at the Benin airport, on his return from Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.
Recall that Azena polled a total of 211 votes to defeat Sebastian Iyere who scored 25 votes, Balogun Engealeyeme Sunday 17 votes and Peter Okoeguale 100 votes at the primary election.
Upon presenting the certificate to the teeming supporters, he reemphasized his commitment to repositioning Edo State as a leading sub-sovereign in Africa, if elected as governor.
He added that he was confident of victory in at the poll having canvassed for support among critical stakeholders in the party, including youths, women, the elderly and leaders of the party, who have expressed their support for him with the outcome of the election.
Azena said that he has a two step agenda which is to reunite fellow aggrieved aspirants just as he said that he is willing to work with them for the victory of the party at the poll, adding that the house divided against itself can’t stand.
He said he is back to Edo state to meet with the state leaders to look for a way forward, strategize and see how they can capture it from the hands of Goliath, Cankerworms that have been destroying Edo state over the years.
He said Edo state needs to go back to the days where everyone can sleep with two eyes closed and urge the people to shun the idea of taking peanuts from politicians.