Edo Governorship 2024: Airhiavbere picks expression of interest, nomination forms
Ahead of the Governorship election primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State billed for February 17, 2024, Gen. Charles Airhiavbere retd. has joined the array of aspirants who have picked their expression of interest and nomination forms.
Members of the Charles Airhiavbere Campaign Organisation reportedly purchased the forms for the retired General on Wednesday, 24 January, 2024 to contest this year's Governorship primary election of the Party in the State.
The Organization representatives led by Prince Charles Nwala, Zonal Coordinator, South-South APC and Hon. Daniel Ighile picked the forms for General Airhiavbere retd.
Gen. Airhiavbere retd. is the immediate past Executive Director, Finance and Administration of the Niger Delta Development Commission, (NDDC), and he was Commandant, Finance Corps of the Nigeria Army.
The National Organising Secretary of the APC, H.E. Dr. Suleiman Muhammad Argungun OFR, played a pivotal role in the handover of the forms to the Organization's representatives which also includes; Obiorah Ubah, Deputy Coordinator, Delta State, Professor Yusuf Alhassan, Hon Felix Atsegbua, and Ese Ovie amidst cheers.
Speaking to newsmen after collecting the forms, Prince Nwala said; "...It is the turn of General Charles to try and become the Ẹdo State Governor because he has a comprehensive vision for the State termed; 'PIE'.
"This 'PIE' hinges on the three pillars; Peace, Infrastructural development, and Economic prosperity, which have eluded the State in the last seven years.
"We are confident that in the Edo State 2024 Governorship election, the APC will thrive with the right candidate, who has the reach and qualifications to win the election. We believe General Charles is that candidate!"
Continuing Nwala asserts; "this momentous occasion positions Airhiavbere as the foremost contender for the Edo APC flag as it has ignited a surge of enthusiasm among Edo State residents, and APC party members alike who see in him a Governor who can end the years of misery under the current PDP regime.
"Airhiavbere's acquisition of the APC forms position him to contest the party’s primary against the likes of Mr Clem Agba, a former Minister of National Planning, Mr Lucky Imasuen among several others with his 'PIE' for Edo's Future, a robust action plan for a greater State.
"With a rich history of military service and public administration, Airhiavbere’s candidacy is poised to bringing fresh perspectives and renewed hope to the people of Edo.
"The buzz surrounding his campaign is palpable, and the anticipation for the primaries and subsequent election has reached an unprecedented high!"
The APC Expression of Interest form includes ten million Naira (N10m) along with the Nomination form, which has a price tag of forty million Naira (N40m), bringing the total expenditure of the forms to fifty million Naira (N50m), which the Organization added up in a bank check, Nwala said.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled September for the conduct of the Governorship election in the State.
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