“The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress,APC, Edo State Governorship Primary Election, Governor Hope Uzodinma, has said that his party is a fantastic brand and it is committed to delivering results in the upcoming September Edo election.
The Governor of Imo State, who expressed gratitude for the trust placed in the committee, during his acceptance speech after the inauguration of the Primary Election and Appeal Committees at the APC national secretariat in Abuja, highlighted the party’s popularity and solid reputation.
He asserted that they are well-positioned to select a candidate who embodies the party’s values and resonates with the electorate in Edo State.
He said,”it is a thing of big trust, and we feel humbled. On behalf of myself and members of these committees, we want to thank you and the National Working Committee for this show of confidence and our prayers is that we work hard to justify this confidence imposed on us.
“Our party is a fantastic brand, very popular, and a good product. It behooves on members of our committee to work in harmony with the local leadership of the party in Edo State to bring up a product that will look like our party and is easily marketable in Edo State. To the glory of God, we will do our best. We want to thank you and members of our party and urge you to also pray for us to God Almighty to give us the wherewithal to carry out this assignment.
He stressed the importance of cohesion between the committee and local party leadership in Edo State to ensure the selection of a candidate who mirrors the essence of the party and is readily embraced by the people of Edo.
Acknowledging the weight of the task ahead, Uzodimma called for unity and dedication among committee members, urging them to work diligently to produce a candidate who reflects the ideals and aspirations of the party.
“As members of our committee, it is our duty to work in harmony with the local leadership of the party in Edo State to bring up a product that will look like our party and is easily marketable in Edo State,” he said.
Other members of the governorship primary election committee inaugurated by the national chairman included Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu who was chosen as Deputy Chairman; former Osun state deputy governor, Mrs Titilayo Laoye-Tomori; APC flagbearer in Plateau State Governorship election, Nentanwe Yilwatde; Umar Musa; Lawan Garba and Rabiu Suleiman who is expected to serve as secretary.
Also constituted is the governorship primary election appeal committee, chaired by C.C. Udenwa.
