It was a carnival-like atmosphere in Benin City on Wednesday as the member representing Oredo West Constituency and Deputy Chief Whip of the Edo State House of Assembly, Dr Richard Edosa, formally declared his intention to seek re-election.
Addressing leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and party faithful during a consultation meeting, Edosa made a strong case for continuity, insisting that his administration has delivered on its 2023 campaign promises and must now consolidate on the progress recorded.
The lawmaker rolled out an extensive scorecard, highlighting key interventions across the constituency, including road construction, market renovations, and critical upgrades in the education sector such as the reconstruction of Oza Primary School and Edokpolor Grammar School. He also listed rural electrification projects, healthcare initiatives, and water supply schemes executed across various wards.
Edosa noted that his achievements align with the SHINE agenda of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration, stressing that sustained development requires consistency in leadership.
“If given the return ticket, I will not only consolidate on these achievements but expand the frontiers of development across Oredo West,” he declared, urging party leaders and supporters to rally behind his re-election bid.
Receiving the lawmaker, the Oredo APC Local Government Chairman, Osamudiamen Osaiwerekhoe, assured him of the party’s backing and formally endorsed his continued consultations with stakeholders.
In a symbolic move, Edosa later submitted his detailed scorecard to the party chairman, reinforcing his message of accountability and performance-driven representation.
Present at the event were, Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, the Majority leader, Hon Jonathan Ibhamawu and other Assembly members, Special Assistant to governor Monday Okpebholo on Digital communications, members Arewa, Igbo, Muslims, Afemai communities, APC Oredo West members among others.
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