Edo: APC chieftain lauds Okpebholo’s security road map

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Roland Igbadume, has lauded Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, for his proactive response to the security challenges in the state.

Igbadume, in a statement, on Sunday,in Abuja, solicited the support of Edo residents and stakeholders for the Okpebholo’s administration, noting that his security management approach is already yielding results across the state.

He stated that pockets of unrest in the state, was as result the activities of miscreants rather than systemic failure, noting that the recent visit of the Deputy Head of Mission of the Italian Embassy in Abuja, Mr. Iacopo Foti, to Edo has helped counter negative narratives portraying the state as unsafe.

According to him, “The Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo is doing a great job. His handling of the security situation deserves commendation. He has taken the battle to the dens of kidnappers and many of them have relocated from Edo.

“What we need this time is for all of us to join hands with the State government to make Edo safer for us. We must not forget that we don’t have any other State to call our own.”

He added “the Governor Okpebholo-led administration has made life difficult for kidnappers, cultists, criminals and what have you. This has made Edo State the first investment destination of choice to local and foreign businessmen.

“As expected, the last Christmas celebration was one of the best in recent times. Everywhere was peaceful across the three senatorial districts. We must do our part to sustain this peace now and in the future.

“Only a few weeks ago, Mr Iacopo Foti, the Deputy Head of Mission of the Italian Embassy was in Edo. He met with the governor and visited the three senatorial districts where he had stakeholder engagement. At the end of his visit, he described Edo as much better than he expected. He felt safe throughout his stay in the State.

“What that shows is that the narrative being weaved in the media by the opposition is different from the reality on ground. We must support the governor to enable him implement his development agenda for the benefit of our teeming youths across the three senatorial districts.”