Leaders from Edo Central Senatorial district under the leadership of Major Gen. Cecil Esekhaigbe (Rtd) have appealed to stakeholders from Edo South and North to support the governorship aspirations of the zone in the 2024 election.

Major Gen. Esekhaigbe Rtd, speaking during an APC meeting of prominent Edo Central stakeholders in Irrua, Esan Central, said it has become pertinent to note that people from Edo Central have always supported both Edo North and South in the past, and it is only just and right for both senatorial districts to reciprocate the same gesture to the people of Edo Central.

“We are appealing, not a matter of self-entitlement, to our brothers and sisters from Edo South and North to support our aspirations to produce the next governor of Edo State in 2024. We have the capacity, the competence, and the experience to lead Edo State to greater heights.”

Also speaking, Prince Emmanuel Odigie, said Edo Central leadership has confidence in our brothers and sisters from Edo South and North to do what is right in the sight of oneness, fairness, and equity, adding that Edo State seats on an unbreakable tripod.

The leaders who took note of the many aspirants in the race who are eminently qualified to be governor, were unanimous in the need for Edo Central to streamline the number of aspirants to a manageable number of three aspirants, which will culminate into a process of final selection of one aspirant who will be presented for the party primary election.

“This is a passionate appeal, not self-entitlement. We shall continually to solicit the support of Edo South and North, as no senatorial districts can produce a governor on their own,” they said.