Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe one of the most favourite of the All Progressive Congress aspirants for the Edo governorship position has been described as a reference point in administration that should be given the opportunity to use his wealth of experience to take the state to the next level
The APC local government chairmen from Auchi ,Estako West ,Fugar Estako Central and Agenebode Etsako East in their separate remarks made the statement when Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe and his entourage visited the LGAs to solicit for their support and subsequently nominate him as the party flag bearer in Edo governorship election coming up later in the year
At Auchi , Estako West Local Government areas, the LGA chairman of the party ,Alhaji Dada Ahmed appreciated him for all the good works he has been doing for the people of Afemai land when he was in the civil service and express optimism that he will continue to do more if given the opportunity ,he then appealed to the executives and members of the APC to give him the necessary support for him to get the nomination as the candidate to represent the party
Dr Umakhihe who made a brief stop over at the residence of the Etsako central APC leader Chief John Brai Aloye was commended for coming out to run for the position of governorship adding that he was eminently qualified for the position while he urged him to ensure he continue where the former governor now a senator, Adams Oshiomhole stopped and take Edo state to the next level but however cautioned him not to betray the trust of the people
Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe who was received at Agenebode by the Party executives led by the LGA chairman Hon Peter Okponoghe also commended him for carrying out people oriented projects when he was in the service and urged him not to relent if nominate .
Addressing the executives and members of the party in the three local government areas, Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe reiterated that the mandate he seeks is not about Edo South ,Edo central nor Edo North but for the entire Edo people and the state as a whole
He noted that Edo state is richly blessed with all the natural resources , that he is going to attract investors to explore the mineral deposit in the area for the benefit of the people
He emphasized that the health of the people will be a priority as the primary health centers across the state will be upgraded and with modern facilities which be a first point of call for any health issues in the rural areas before taking such a person to the nearest hospital for adequate treatment.
He urged the people to support and nominate him as the flag bearer of the great party and promised to deliver on the mandate