The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has pledged to restore the state to its former glory by addressing its deplorable infrastructures.
He described himself as a ‘panel beater’ who would tackle insecurity, healthcare, roads, traditional institutions, and education.
Okpebholo spoke at a media interactive session, saying he doesn’t need a manifesto to understand the state’s problems, according to Leadership.
He promised to declare a state of emergency on insecurity if elected and challenged the current governor, Godwin Obaseki, to account for the state’s allocations and revenues.
The APC candidate emphasized the need for courageous leadership to restore Edo State, highlighting the state’s monthly allocation of N11 billion and debt profile of N135 billion.
He promised to introduce practical governance, empathy, and love for the people.
He said, “If elected by the special grace of God come September 21st, my job is to do things differently and restore Edo State back to its lost glory. Therefore, we need a courageous leader that will do things rightly for the benefit of Edo people.
“Today, Edo State is receiving is N11 billion in monthly allocation with the debt profile put at N135 billion, thereby mortgaging the future of our children.
“At this point, what Edo really needs is a ‘panel beater.’ I’m here to panel-beat the state where there will be no thuggery, where Bendel Brewery will work, where our roads will be fixed, where our children will have a functional educational system with teachers in our classrooms.
“I’m coming as a servant leader to the people, where I will introduce practical governance and govern with empathy and love for the people.”
Okpebholo’s media consultant, Prince Kassim Afegbua, praised the candidate’s humility and candor, saying he has the anointing of God.
Afegbua listed Okpebholo’s interventionist projects, including provision of electricity transformers, classrooms, security vehicles, scholarships, and boreholes.
