Obaseki worships with the people of Owan West at the St. John Cathedral, Anglican Communion, Diocese of Sabongida-Ora, Assures Improved Security, More Infrastructure,
…residents hail gov’s devt strides, assure support for PDP candidates in Saturday House of Assembly polls
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Sunday, March 12, 2023, worshipped with the people of Owan West at the St. John Cathedral, Anglican Communion, Diocese of Sabongida-Ora. Presided over by Bishop Ohilebo.
Obaseki, while addressing the people of the communities, assured improved security and more infrastructural projects to better the lives of residents in their various communities.
Speaking to worshippers at St. John Cathedral, Anglican Communion, Diocese of Sabongida-Ora, the governor said the state government is collaborating with security agencies in the state to ensure security in Edo forests, adding, “I will not be governor and leave you unprotected. Security is our focus as we will ensure your safety. We have combed out all herders and cows from Sobe Forest, this is in line with the anti-grazing law which is in full effect.
“In Edo State, we have prohibited open grazing and will implement that law to the fullest. Our people must go to their farm and do their farm work.”
He continued: “As a government, we will continue to do more for our people. He explained the the House of Assembly member was key to bringing projects to the LGA. We are here to use the opportunity to see the construction of the Sobe-Sabongida-Ora Road, as well as the Edo University Campus, to be sited here, among other projects.
“In all our challenges as a country, we must continue to have hope, as things are very difficult. We battle inflation, high food prices, scarcity of currency, and lots more. As a country, we must be prayerful to come out from these many challenges.
“Owan West is a citadel of education in Edo State, as it has some of the best trained and educated Nigerians. Owan West is not a locality to joke with as it needs viable representatives in the Edo State House of Assembly. You should vote for someone who will represent you well, unlike those that ran away and followed their godfather.
“In this Saturday’s House of Assembly election, I urge you to vote for someone that will represent you well. The PDP members in the House will support me and my developmental strides in the State will continue.”
“I appeal to you all to come out on Saturday, 18th of March 2023 with one mind and vote one of your own, Blessing Agbebaku who will represent you well in the EDHA.”
After the service, at the Bishop’s Court in Sabongidda-Ora, the Governor met with party leaders in the Local Government on the way forward. He said a lot has happened in the past, it’s time to come together to achieve. The Party LGA Chairman, Mr. David Okoh-Aigbodion responded, as well as two other members of the party, Mr. Samson Ajewere and Mr. Kayode Ahonsi who spoke on behalf of the youths. Others present was the Chief-of-Staff, Mr Tony Iyoha, the Hon. Commissioner for Public Security and Safety, Omololu Ojehomon, the Liaison Officer, Hon. Dickson Ahonsi, SA Political, Mr. Jimfred Obadiku and other leaders. The meeting ended on a good note.
In a brief meeting in Sobe, Obaseki reassured, “Sobe must move forward. I will work with your leaders to bring development to the people of this area.”
In his response, the Chairman of PDP, Sobe, Ward 11, Mr. Joseph Igure, said, “I want to assure you Mr. Governor that all the 19 units in Ward 11 in Sobe will be won for PDP in the March 18, 2023 House of Assembly elections in the State. We will make sure this election is a done deal. We must deliver our House of Assembly candidates. We will continue to canvas votes for PDP and make sure we win all 19 units in Ward 11.
