Edo State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it intends to retain its influence in the House of Assembly, by winning all or most of the seats to sustain the programmes and policies of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration.
Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, who said this at a rally to celebrate President Muhammadu Buhari’s victory in the February 23 presidential election, urged members and APC supporters, to come out en masse and vote for the party’s House of Assembly candidates.
“I urge Edo people to come out en masse on March 9,
to vote for APC candidates to help the government consolidate on its achievement, by passing bills that would enable us accomplish more for all Edo people and residents,” he said.
Shaibu, who represented governor Obaseki at the rally, said, “a parliament that is dominated by APC legislators will cooperate with the governor and support the people-centred programmes of the party, such as infrastructure development that will grow the economy and put smiles on the faces of Edo people.”
He cited the cooperation of the current assembly with the executive arm of government, which, he said, has led to progress and development in the state.
On Buhari’s victory, the deputy governor said: “It means freedom for Nigerians and victory for the people of Edo State who should be ready to enjoy more dividends of democracy.