By Ehichioya Steve Odion
It was Jubilation galore across Edo State today as the foremost governorship aspirant for the Edo 2024 gubernatorial election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Engr. Gideon Ikhine, aka Game changer sealed his governorship ambition with the purchase of the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms.
The forms purchased by the Edo Youths Coalition on his behalf in solidarity with his governorship ambition, Ikhine reassured Edo people of his determination to translate his vision for them to a workable trajectory for the progress of the state.
Engr Ikhine added that his primary responsibility for the people as governor would be to create the enabling environment for them to strive and create wealth for themselves and earn a good living.
The frontlinene guber aspirant spoke with journalists in Abuja today at the formal presentation of the forms to him by the youth body who bought them as part of their contribution to his governorship project ahead of the September 2024 Edo governorship election.
He thanked the youth group and the party for giving him the platform to contest the governorship election, and promised to give the party total victory if given the ticket during the primary election.
Those who spoke to The Groove Watch News when the news of the collection of his nomination form broke out said they are rejoicing because they believe Engr. Ikhine is the best candidate among others irrespective accross party lines in the state.
"When you talk of intelligence, credibility and someone you can trust with the state's treasury, you look the way of Engr. Ikhine. Having served in the private sector and impacted greatly in the lives of Edo people through gainful employment, it is only wise that such a person is given the opportunity to serve Edo people at a higher level. As for us we are ready to vote for him massively, but let the party play their role by giving him the ticket first", they said.
Engr. Ikhine's recent tour of the 18 local government areas was indicative of his acceptance by the members of his party as they openly called for his candidature to fly the ticket of APC in the forthcoming governorship election in Edo state.They were bold at calling on the leaders of the party in Edo State to consider Engr. Ikhine as the candidate of the party if they genuinely want to win the election.
Ikhine reiterated his commitment to party supremacy as that would be his guiding principle in his relationship with the party when elected Governor.
Party members he said will be fully integrated in the system and promised to be accountable to them as governor. He added that gone were the days when governor assumes the leadership of the party and also promised to be a servant leader.
Continuing, ikhine said given the fact that no one no matter how popular can make himself governor, he is relying on the people to send him in order to give them a purposeful leadership at the Osadebey Avenue.
On security, Ikhine promised to support the security agencies in the state to create a conducive environment for businesses to strive and equally empower the traditional rulers to enable them secure their domains, adding that it is the only way to enhance security in communities and allow famers to go about their farming without threat from Intruders.
Ikhine asked for the prayers of Edo people as he embarked on a success journey to clinch the party's ticket during the primary election. He promised to deliver on his promises if elected governor.
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