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Engr. Obhakhan Made Promises To Edo Indigenes
Engr. Obhakhan Made Promises To Edo Indigenes
By Elvis Omoregie
Engr. Gideon Obhakhan, who is gunning to be the governor of Edo State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2024, has assured that his emergence as governor would put an end to the long suffering of the people of the state as he has the wherewithal to change the fortune of the state positively.
He asserted that his government would look towards revenue generation by way of taxation in its desire to embark on meaningful projects that will change the living condition of the people but that the taxation will not be organised in a way that it will inconvenience the people.
On agriculture, Obhakhan asserted that agriculture holds the key to the source of wealth and as such he will concentrate on large scale agriculture and engage, the youth and women in agriculture for local consumption and even exportation. He promised to give youth empowerment the attention it deserves.
He disclosed that Edo State is blessed with a large expanse of land adequate for agriculture which can multiply into creation of employment for the women and the youths.
Speaking on the call for rotation of the Edo State Governorship position among politicians spread across the three senatorial districts of the state.
Obhakhan affirmed that it is in order for governorship hopefuls of Edo Central extraction to embark on consultation and support across the state as the Esans lack enough population to go it alone in this aspect.
The governorship hopeful said: “For fairness and equity, we are lobbying and reaching out to other districts that for equity and fairness, they should support Esan extraction to produce the next governor after governor Obaseki
“If you look at it very well, from 1999 till date, Edo Central has not produced governor. Edo South will be having 16 years with the completion of Obaseki’s tenure, while Edo north has had 8 years, which makes it 24 years, that means Edo central has none. So for fairness and equity, it should been given to the Edo Central.”
Justifying why the governorship slot should be zone to Edo central, the governorship aspirant argued that since 1999 till date, the zone has not produce governor neither has it produce deputy nor Secretary to the State Government.
“So, for fairness and equity, we are lobbying and reaching out to other districts that for equity and fairness, they should support Esan extraction to produce the next governor after governor Obaseki
“If you look at it very well, from 1999 till date, Edo Central has not produced governor. Edo south will be having 16 years with the completion of Obaseki’s tenure, while Edo north has had 8 years, which makes it 24 years, that means Edo central has none. So for fairness and equity, it should be given to the Edo Central.”
He gave President Bola Ahmed Tinubu thumbs up for his decision to do away with fuel subsidy
The former Commissioner who said his quest to be the next governor of the state is not a do-or-die approach, adding that his desire is to revamp the agricultural sector, infrastructure and ensuring that access roads to farms are well taken care of to boost food production in the state.
Obhakhan promised to give agriculture, women and youth empowerment a priority if given the opportunity to govern the state.
According to Engr. Obhakhan, Edo has a large expanse of land good for agricultural use which according to him will creat employment for the teaming Edo youths and women.
He also said that he is going to make sure that education is given adequate attention should he becomes the governor of the state
While speaking on the removal of fuel subsidy, he commended President Bola Tinubu for mustering the courage to have removed the long talked about subsidy.
*Renewed Hope Ambassadors Step Into the Next Phase
Fresh from the successful APC 2026 National Convention, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors National, Zonal, and State leadership gathered in Abuja over the weekend, for its fourth strategic meeting, setting the tone for nationwide grassroots activation ahead of 2027.
Chaired by Governor Hope Uzodinma (Imo State) the Director General and National Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, alongside Deputy Director-General, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, and Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State as Secretary, the session reinforced one clear direction: One Party. One Message. One Mobilization whilst also laying out a strategic roadmap for the activation of the network across all communities in Nigeria.
Backed by the strength of 31 APC-led states, the Renewed Hope Agenda is taking Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s message of progress and reform to every corner of Nigeria.
From bold economic restructuring to initiatives like NELFUND, the increase in the national minimum wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000, and strategic investments in critical sectors, including PNiCGI, the mission remains clear: helping Nigerians understand both the purpose and the progress of the Renewed Hope vision.
This is coordination at scale. This is grassroots engagement with purpose. This is the next phase of Renewed Hope with One Party, One Message, and One Mobilisation framework
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Governor Bago Inaugurates APC Digital Media Sub-Committee Ahead of National Convention.
Governor Umaru Bago has inaugurated the Digital Media Sub-Committee for the forthcoming National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), scheduled to hold on March 27 and 28, 2026 in Abuja.
Chairing the sub-committee, Governor Bago tasked members with the responsibility of effectively communicating the party’s manifesto to the public.
He emphasized the need to leverage social media platforms to highlight the achievements and ongoing efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that communication gaps have posed challenges that must now be decisively addressed.
The Co-Chair of the sub-committee, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, echoed the Governor’s position, urging members to project the activities of both the party and the government to a broader audience.
He called for a deliberate and coordinated effort to showcase the party’s achievements and policy direction, stressing the importance of shaping a compelling and consistent narrative across all digital platforms.
Delivering a presentation to the committee, Otega Ogra, SSA to the President on New Media, who serves as Secretary of the sub-committee, outlined strategic focus areas to guide the team’s operations.
His presentation highlighted communication priorities and actionable steps to achieve the committee’s mandate and strengthen the party’s digital engagement.
VP Shettima Set to Lead Delegation to Zamfara as Governor Dauda Lawal Formally Joins APC
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has finalized plans to receive Vice President Kashim Shettima for the formal defection and reception of Governor Dauda Lawal into the ruling party, scheduled to take place on Tuesday.
State APC Chairman, Tukur Danfulani Maikatako, disclosed this during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Gusau, the state capital. He noted that the Vice President would be joined by the party’s national leadership to mark what he described as a landmark political realignment in the state.
Maikatako expressed the party’s excitement over Governor Lawal’s return, recalling that Zamfara had historically been an APC stronghold and that the Governor was previously a bona fide member of the party before his earlier exit.
“We all know that Zamfara has long been one of the APC’s stronghold states, where the defected Governor was once a bona fide member. Now that he has decided to return home, having been satisfied that the APC remains his second choice after the one he left for obvious reasons,” Maikatako stated.
The Chairman called on all party faithful across the 147 wards in the state’s 14 local government areas to turn out en masse to honour the Vice President’s visit. He emphasized that the event was strategically positioned to bolster the party’s popularity and strengthen its structures ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a strong appeal for unity, Maikatako urged members to set aside all factional tendencies, stressing that the APC remained one political family with shared goals, particularly the ambition to make Zamfara and Nigeria great again.
Echoing similar sentiments, a former state APC Chairman, Lawal M. Liman, appealed to members to cascade the message to their wards and local government areas. He reinforced the need for cohesion, noting that the party’s collective strength would be critical to achieving success in future elections.
All eyes are now on Gusau as the ruling party prepares for a high-profile political gathering expected to further consolidate its influence in Zamfara State.
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