By Ikechukwu Aniago
18/11/24
Front-page.com.ng
BENIN- A Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress APC in Akoko-Edo and former Legislative Aide to the former Senator representing Edo North, Francis Alimikhena has appealed to members of the All Progressive Congress APC family in Akoko-Edo to be patient with His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, concerning the political appointments made so far with apparent exclusion of Akoko-Edo demography.
The former Secretary to Akoko-Edo local government council while reacting to a viral video and complaints on social media expressing concerns over the non inclusion of Akoko-Edo sons or daughters in the recent appointments made so far, opined: “the governor and the whole world are aware that Akoko-Edo contributed significantly to the electoral fortune of His Excellency, Governor Monday Okpebholo, and being a thoughtful leader, he will surely reward Akoko-Edo adequately.”
Speaking further, the former local government Scribe expressed strong confidence in the capacity and will of Governor Okpebholoa’s administration to deliver dividends of democracy to the yearnings of Edo indigenes, home and the abroad. Taiwo appealed to the APC family in Akoko-Edo and the entire state to be patient with the governor in selecting his team to deliver good governance in Edo State.
“I am very optimistic that the next round of appointments will certainly recognize and reward Akoko-Edo’s hard work, dedication and loyalty.” “Let me also say that political benefits are not limited to political appointments only, which terminate after four years but, delivery of viable projects, industrialization of Akoko-Edo and citing Institutions of higher learning in Akoko-Edo are part of decisions and policies that will give realistic and enduring benefits and hope to all Akoko-Edo indigenes.” “The success of tomorrow is better than comfort of today.” Hon. Solomon Taiwo submitted.
Solomon Taiwo reminded all “doubting Thomas” of the governor’s promise to focus on infrastructure development – road construction and completion of all abandoned and ongoing projects in the state, including Ikakumo road in Ward six of Akoko-Edo local government.
“Let’s us not forget that Akoko-Edo has the greatest endowment and opportunity in exploration of natural resources in the state with potentials to attract investors for job creation for youths, even as the state government has made mineral resources development a priority” he said. Taiwo warned against confrontational attitudes while agitating for legitimate rights for political appointments especially, when same agitations could be achieved through respect and wisdom. He admonished the Akoko-Edo APC teeming supporters to give the party’s frontline leaders who have the capacity and experience to engage and negotiate all requests through consultation and dialogue. “It is profitable to jaw-jaw than war-war.” Hon. Taiwo declared.
