BENIN CITY- As the race for the number one seat in Edo state gathers momentum, Comrade Stephen Osemwegie has indicated interest to run for the 2024 governorship election in the state
The international Real Estate expert Osemwegie indicated his interest at the Edo State Labour Party (LP) Secretariat, during his visit to leadership of the party, Benin city.
He said he was in the secretariat to make known his intention to run for the governorship position on the platform of Labour Party come 2024
He said,” I Stephen Osemwengie and my great supporters are here at the secretariat of the Labour Party, only party for the masses to make known my intention to contest the forthcoming governorship election slated for next years (2024).
He said he believed that Labour Party is the hope for the citizens in the country that can really ameliorate the sufferings been experienced by the people
In his response, the Edo State Labour Party (LP) Chairman, Comrade Kelly Ogbaloi said they have taken notice if his ambition and advised him to work hard.
“We, the leaders of Labour Party here in Edo State had taken notice of your ambition. I would advised you to work hard as the party will follow due process in selecting its candidate and to give all aspirant level playing ground,” he assured.
The Edo State governorship election is scheduled to hold next year. The governorship aspirant led the mammoth crowd on a road show from Igun, through Sokponba Road to Ogbelaka Street where the party secretariat is located.