Timothy Omobude 
…says Uzodinnma is face of new democracy
All Progressives Congress (APC) Renewed Hope Coalition in Edo State has tasked other governorship aspirants who contested in the just concluded APC gubernatorial primaries to close rank and rally around Dennis Idahosa, the winner of the exercise to ensure victory for the party in the main election in the state.
The group also passed a vote of confidence on the Chairman of the party’s Governorship Electoral Committee, Governor Hope Uzodinnma, of Imo State for the peaceful conduct of the primaries.
The convener of the group, Mr Stevens Jim, described Uzodinnma as the face of new democracy for his ability to ensure a transparent, free and fair primaries in the state.
“At this point, we will like to commend Governor Hope Uzodimma for his
exemplary leadership and commitment to deepening democracy in Nigeria because under his watch, the just concluded APC primaries in Edo state stand as a shining example of transparency, fairness, and integrity in the electoral process.
“Governor Uzodimma and his team’s dedication to upholding the principles of democracy has ensured that every eligible member of the party had an equal
opportunity to participate and have their voices heard.
“In a time where the credibility of electoral processes is often called into question, the electoral committee headed by Governor Hope Uzodimma has set a new standard for conducting primaries by prioritizing transparency and inclusivity.
“The smooth and orderly conduct of the primaries across the 18 local government areas of the state is a testament to APC’s unwavering commitment to upholding the democratic ideals upon which our nation was founded.
“We unequivocally pass a vote of confidence on the Governor Uzodimma led Electoral committee for conducting a free, fair and credible primaries”, the group said.
The group added that the emergence of Dennis ldahosa as the winner of the APC primaries in Edo state is a testament to APC’s commitment to promoting excellence and competence in governance.
The group maintained that the party, once again has demonstrated its dedication to selecting candidates based on their qualifications, vision, and ability to serve the people
effectively and as well as putting the choice of the people first.
The group added that now that the Primaries are over and a winner has emerged, it now behooves on all the aspirants to rally round Dennis Idahosa to enable him win the governorship election.
“It is worthy to note that APC is one in Edo state and there’s no division, and that, now that a candidate has emerged, it is important for them all to rally round the winner and
ensure the victory of APC in the September 21 Governorship election in Edo state.
“It is a known fact that Edo state is APC and APC is Edo state, we will do all it takes to take back our state from the vampires who are holding down our state.
“And in order to achieve this, we must speak with one voice and support our governorship
candidate in person of Honourable Dennis ldahosa whose qualifications and track
records speak volume”,.
“We appeal to all contestants to close ranks and support Honourable Dennis Idahosa in his quest to take Edo state to a greater height”, the group maintained.
