The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) on Tuesday in Benin officially flagged off its campaign for the Sept 21 governorship election in Edo.
Dr Greg Igbinomwanhia, the state party Chairman urged the residents to rally support for the party.
Igbinomwanhia emphasized PRP’s mission to bring good governance to the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that among the dignitaries present are Mr Peter Okafor, National Vice Chairman of PRP, South East, and Elder Godwin Akpanedem, National Vice Chairman, South South.
The party National Chairman, Mallam Bello Falolu said that the presence of national officers at the event, underscored the party’s commitment to the Edo governorship race.
Falolu said that their presence signalled strong support for the local campaign efforts.
Falolu, who was represented by Elder Godwin Akpanedem, called on party members and supporters to actively participate in the ongoing permanent voters card collection and the election.
He expressed confidence that the party’s candidate, Patience Ofure-Key had the capacity to lead the state to a new era of prosperity.
” I urge you all to rally behind the party’s candidate to ensure victory for our great party, ” Falolu said.
The event witnessed the official presentation of the PRP’s flag to Madam Patience Ofure-Key and her running mate , Abuomwande Ojo-Advice.
The PRP flag bearer, Patience Ofure-Key expressed deep gratitude to the national body for the opportunity to represent the party.
She stated that with the campaign now officially flagged off, the PRP was poised to challenge the status quo and deliver transformative leadership to Edo State.
She outlined her three-point agenda of Integrated Human Capital Development, Economic Diversification beyond oil and gas, and Comprehensive Infrastructure Development.
She promised to deliver her campaign promises, noting that Edo was in dire need of redemption.
She, however, called on Edo people to vote wisely, stressing that there would be alleged consequences if the wrong candidate was elected.
Ofure-Key promised that PRP led government would usher in a new era of prosperity, improved healthcare, better education, and industrialisation in Edo.
Highpoint of the event was the Award of Excellence presented to Ofure-Key by the Association of Female Students of Edo State, led by its President, Alice Omoruyi. (NAN)
