Okpebholo will entrench democratic dividends to all — Deputy gov

Edo deputy governor, Mr Dennis Idahosa, on Tuesday, assured that the Governor Monday Okpebholo-led administration was irrevocably committed to upholding the principle of justice, fairness, and equity in the dispensation of democratic dividends across the state without segregation.

In a statement endorsed by Friday Aghedo, Press Secretary to the deputy governor, Idahosa was quoted to have given the assurance when he hosted members of the Association of All Indigenous Groups in Edo State, also known as Coalition of Ethnic Nationalities.

The deputy governor added that the present administration would address the neglect of some communities in the execution of projects by the previous administration.

“Let me reiterate that the neglect suffered by some persons, groups, and communities by the previous administration as a result of being members of All Progressives Congress (APC) will be addressed.

“All part of the state will be made to. Feel the impact of government, no one will be left behind as a result of political affiliation,” he stated.

Idahosa said the coming together of the various ethnic groups to form the Coalition of Ethnic Nationalities was a testament to their firm belief in the corporate existence of the country and state of residence.

“We have keyed into the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration’s focus to build a united and peaceful Nigeria,” he stated.

The deputy governor commended the efforts of the nonindigenes to integrate themselves into the culture and traditions of the people of Edo State.

He further noted the contribution and support they gave Governor Monday Okpebholo during the campaign.

The state coordinator of the Coalition, Monday Omashola, said their visit was to felicitate with the deputy governor and his principal, Governor Okpebholo, following their inauguration.

Omashola noted that the coalition was duly registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission with 17,235 members spread across the three senatorial districts of the state.

He said that the nonindigenes were contributing meaningfully to the advancement of socio-economic growth of the state.