Toba Owojaiye reporting
Benin City, Edo state
In a remarkable display of unity and endorsement, the community of Emuhi in Esan Central Local Government Area extended a warm welcome to Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State. Led by the esteemed convener, Mr. Paul Smith Eghobor, residents congregated in their thousands to celebrate the candidacy of Dr. Ighodalo, hailing him as a leader of compassion and vision.
The event, which took place on Sunday, May 20th, 2024, was duly covered by Truth Live News and saw Dr. Ighodalo and his campaign team embraced with enthusiasm and fervor. Amidst songs of praise and chants affirming their support for Dr. Ighodalo, the people of Emuhi expressed their unwavering commitment to his cause, emphasizing their desire for infrastructural development under his leadership.
Distinguished speakers at the gathering, including Hon. Collins Aigbogun, Chairman of Esan West Local Government Council, Mr. Paul Smith Eghobor, Convener of Asue Ighodalo Patriot, and Mr. Joel Aidamebor, Managing Director of Mind Cast Hotel, lauded Dr. Ighodalo’s track record and affirmed his capability to further the developmental agenda of the current administration led by Governor Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki.
Addressing the longstanding issue of electricity shortages in the community, Hon. Aigbogun pledged to donate a transformer, signaling a commitment to address pressing concerns affecting Emuhi’s economic prosperity.
Expressing their unwavering allegiance to the PDP, community leaders assured Dr. Ighodalo of their continued support, echoing their historic pattern of voting overwhelmingly for PDP candidates.
Acknowledging the support of the community, Dr. Ighodalo reiterated his dedication to their welfare and outlined his vision for progress. Promising to address key challenges such as inadequate infrastructure and economic empowerment, he assured the residents of Emuhi of tangible improvements under his stewardship.
Barr Asue Ighodalo said , “I’d like to say that I’ve always fallen in love with my people. Let your heart not be troubled. I do not know how to make fake promises. This is the first time I’m speaking to you people generally and I’d like you to take me at my words. People know what we are capable of doing. It’s about determination. It’s about capacity. It’s about competence, but above all, character, and of course, compassion.
“I want to tell Emuhi people, that since you fruit harvesting area, what we do is to fruit juice factory, this I will do when I become the governor of the state.
“There cannot be good development without a good road, I will tar the Emuhi road also.
As the event concluded, attendees departed with renewed optimism, buoyed by Dr. Ighodalo’s assurances and inspired by the prospect of a brighter future under his leadership. With the support of Emuhi and communities across Edo State, Dr. Asue Ighodalo’s campaign for governorship gains momentum, promising a path towards prosperity and development for all.