BENIN CITY- As the Governorship election in Edo State next year draw near, Gen. Charles Airhiavbere retd officially announced his intention to vie for the sole ticket of his political party the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Even as he said ,Edo will witness a new era of peace, infrastructural development and economic prosperity
He made the announcement in Benin, the State Capital at a gathering of the APC members, Oredo Ward 1; his constituency.
Addressing the gathering, he asserts that he is the most qualified at this time for the exalted seat of the State Governor.
He flaunted his pedigree as the former accountant – general of the Nigeria army, and the immediate past executive director, finance and administration of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and other personal virtues as evidence of his qualification.
Also having made two previous attempts at the governorship of Edo State on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2012 and primary of the APC in 2016, it should ordinarily be his turn to fly the ticket of his Party and go to Osadebay Avenue as the Governor, next year.
Promising to do things differently from the usual in the past to positively impact Edo people with governance, Airhiavbere solicits the unwavering support of APC members in his quest to clinch the party ticket.
As he asserts that the candidacy of Gen. Charles Ariavbere retd has all it takes to fly the APC flag to victory against all other contenders for the Governorship of Edo State next year.
He assured that his administration will not only restore the respect due the throne of the Benin Monarchy, but would make the abundant cultural heritage of the people earner of hard foreign currency.
“As the first child of my father who was the Ezama of Benin Kingdom, I know the respect that is due the Throne.
“And economically, the royalty should bring money through tourism. I can assure you, that my government will respect the Monarchy, the Oba of Benin, he is the father of us all.”
The APC State youth leader, Tony Kabaka addressing the gathering described Airhiavbere as the man of capacity, capability and competence. “My General, we know your weight, we know your capacity.”
Also, Mr Daniel Ighile, Airhiavbere campaign coordinator, urged APC members to give the retired army general the ticket because never again, should a man who lacks the capacity and requisite personality be made to fly the Party’s flag.
