Captain Hosa Okunbo
Business mogul and prominent Edo citizen, Captain Hosa Wells Okunbo, has called for a violence-free poll in the state come next month as the governorship election in the state holds September 19.
In a special video broadcast to the state, Captain Okunbo said as a “stakeholder and elder statesman in the state”, parents should ensure their children and wards were not used by politicians to perpetrate violence before, during and after the election.
He added that the state would always be greater than any individual or group of individuals.
“Elections would come and go but our great state would remain. Nothing thrives under violence. Our state can only move forward in a peaceful environment. We must begin to redirect our youths from negativism to positivism,” he said.
Taking a cue from former President Goodluck Jonathan who said his ambition or that of any politician was not worth the blood of any Nigerian, the international businessman said no Nigerian, and in particular, Edo citizen should have his or her blood spilt because of the ambition of any politician.
Praying for a more prosperous Edo State, Captain Okunbo reiterated that politicians would come and go but the state would remain.
“Edo State is the only home we have and it is the only home we can identify with. The future of our state is pregnant. So, let us identify strangers in our midst as they intend to import thugs to our midst.
“Report such to the police for necessary action,” Okunbo admonished.
He prayed for a peaceful poll adding that with cooperation, the Edo State of the citizens’ dreams shall be attained.
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