From Fred Itua, Abuja
Ahead of next year’s gubernatorial election in Edo State, an aspirant, Gideon Obhakhan has revealed that the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State, Adams Oshiomhole will not impose any candidate on the party
He said said besides Oshiomhole, believes in democracy and democratic fairness.
Obhakhan said the APC’s interest in winning the election and providing developmental leadership in the state along popular lines can only be achieved by allowing the people to decide.
The aspirant said developing Edo state remains paramount to the APC and only concession to electoral processes for the emergence of candidates would be followed according to the electoral law.
Obhakhan said public opinion in the State favoured Edo Central and the party would not run against the opinion of the people who would vote in the election and determine the ultimate winner.
He said: “I’m an accomplished private sector person and I’ve occupied political positions. I’m well educated with seven degrees and I’m prepared to provide the right leadership in Edo State.
“I can assure you that Oshiomhole will not impose any candidate on APC in Edo State. From what we know, Oshiomhole is in support of power shift to Edo Central.
“I believe I’ve a lot to offer and at the right time, we’ll tell our people what we have for them. I’m ready and prepared to offer myself in service to my people.”