Mai Mala Buni, the governor of Yobe State and Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) National Caretaker Committee, has advised supporters of the party to shun violence during campaigns and the September 19 Edo State governorship election. Speaking at the well attended rally that held yesterday, at Uniben Sports Complex, he said, “You should not be involved in violence during the campaign and election because for us victory is sure. You should ensure that you go out and vote for APC, your vote will count.”
On his part, the chairman, APC campaign Council and Kano State governor, Abdullah Umar Ganduje, said with the crowd witnessed during the campaign flag-off, APC will win the September 19 Governorship Election. Reiterating that with the simple agenda of the party candidate, victory is already assured. He commended the state chapter of the party for the successful swearing-in of the 14 members-elects of the State Assembly.
Also speaking, the former governor of the state and immediate past national chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole, said Ize-Iyamu is coming to reengineer the development of the state. He said, “When Ize-Iyamu becomes the governor, he would bring back government’s property privatised by Governor Godwin Obaseki, especially the Edo Central Hospital for both the rich and the poor,”.
The rally had top government offices and other dignitaries, including Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Dapo Abiodun, Rotimi Akeredolu, Hope Uzodima, Isiaka Oyetola, Abubakar Sani Bello, Nasir el-Rufai of Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Imo, Osun, Niger and Kaduna states. Also present were Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, and Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Silva and Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo- Agege.
