Edo State Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa has called on all members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State to unite and work together for the development of the state.
Naija News reports that he made the call on Saturday at a New Year party held for Edo South Party leaders at the New Festival Hall, Government House, Benin City, Edo State.
Mr. Idahosa thanked all members of the party for their unity, cooperation and support in ensuring victory for the party in the Edo State gubernatorial election on September 21, and prayed that Governor Okpeboro on Monday could develop the state till now. He urged them to unite even more.
He noted that although Mr. Okpebolo was absent from the meeting as he was attending to other urgent state matters, he sent a message of thanks to all party members.
“The purpose of this conference is to unite and unite all political stakeholders. God was faithful to APC in 2024 when APC won the governorship election by defeating the then incumbent political party. . God has answered our prayers and we must all come together for 2025,” he said.
Although the Lieutenant Governor acknowledged that there were some divisions within the party, he called on all disgruntled members to unite and support the government led by Senator Okpeboro and bring the benefits of democracy to the people of Edo. Ta.
“Although there are some divisions in the state, the time has come to resolve grievances and come together to move the party and the state forward. Edo South must be at the forefront of party unity.” I appealed.
Mr. Idahosa appealed to party members to allow all factions within the party to conclude their meetings as the growth and development of the state requires party unity.
he said. “Now is the time to unite across the country, especially in the seven local government areas of Edo South, and to unite in all our activities. I appeal to all of us to unite to build a strong party and a strong nation.
“We must come together to advance this government led by Senator Monday Okpeboro and ensure that he delivers on the promises he made to the people during his election.”
Mr. Lucky Imasuen, former Deputy Governor of the state and Chairman of the Edo South Party, has urged all party supporters to embrace unity as it is needed to develop the nation for the benefit of all Edo residents. did.
Mr. Idahosa said, “Instead of being part of those who are trying to cause chaos in the party, we should unite with the party so that Edo people can benefit from the leadership style of Senator Monday Okpebolo.” Let us unite our hearts for the development of the nation,” he said. .
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, a former gubernatorial candidate of the party, said there is no longer room in the party for divisive people but only those who are ready to support the administration to ensure its success. He said there was no room.
He said: “I would like to thank all party members for their support and cooperation to ensure that APC remains in power in Edo State. We have been united as a party in all our activities. That is why we were able to defeat the incumbent. However, I hope that the party will continue to unite so that it can work for the benefit of Edokko.
“We should stop lying, backbiting, discord and all other negative things that set the party back. If we are truly united, the government of Senator Monday Okpebolo will surely serve the people of Edo. It will bring about good and practical governance.
“From now on, the party will not give room to those who are causing discord within the party.The door will only be open to those who wish to join hands with the party to ensure that the people of Edo enjoy the benefits of democracy. Now is the time to unite for the development of the Edo nation.”
