By Adeyinka Adedipe
A governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party and former Chairman of Sterling Bank Plc, Dr Asue Ighodalo, has described himself as the most qualified contender poised to lead Edo State.
Ighodalo stated this during his visit to PDP leaders of the Edo South Senatorial District to inform them of his intention to run for the governorship election in Edo State come 2024.
Noting that poor leadership is the bane of Nigeria’s development, Ighodalo said the monies released from crude oil over the last 60 years alone is enough to turn Nigeria to a first world country if it had leaders who loved the country.
He said, “In the last 60 years, the amount of remuneration Nigeria earned from crude oil alone is enough to turn Nigeria into a first world country if we have leaders that love Nigeria.
“I offer myself to serve the state as I know what I want for the Edo people. I love my people and am concerned about their welfare. If we know the leakages in the Nigerian economy most of us will be angry and fight to correct it because it’s painful.”
On his part, a PDP leader in Edo Central Senatorial District, Akhire Ogbesia said, “We are parading a credible, competent and reliable aspirant and a man that has the capacity to develop and take Edo State to the next level.
“He has the international connection to woo foreign investors to contribute to the development of the state.”
PDP Chairman, Edo South Senatorial District Nosakhare Okunbor, thanked PDP aspirant, Ighodalo, for coming to introduce himself to leaders in the Senatorial District, assuring him of their support.
