ORHIONMWON LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL SPEAKER, HON. HOPE ENOGIERU CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR GODWIN OBASEKI, COMRADE PHILIP SHAIBU, MRS BETSY OBASEKI AND MRS MARYAM SHAIBU ON THEIR VICTORY
The legislative Speaker of the Orhionmwon Local Government council, Hon. Hope Enogieru sends his congratulatory message to His Excellency, Mr Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki and His Deputy, Comrade Philip Shaibu. He also extends the congratulations to their wives, Mrs Betsy Obaseki and Mrs Maryam Shaibu.
Hon. Hope Enogieru described the Governor and deputy as true Heros and fighters, despite the pressure and challenges, despite being abandoned by so many aides, despite the discouragement and treatment melted on them by the self acclaimed Godfathers, they stood strong and fought hard for a better life for the Edo people. He encouraged the Governor and his deputy to continue standing with the people and keep winning.
He described the role played by his deputy, Comrade Philip Shaibu as Loyalty personified, a dogged Comrade and fighter. He wished Nigerian Governors can have a deputy in the likes of Comrade Philip Shaibu, who stood firm with the Governor in fighting the war Lords to stand still. He also described the First Lady and the wife of the deputy Governor as women of virtues. The Love and support shown to their Husbands is one never seen in the history of political struggle cause their role was clearly spelt out, despite life threats and risks although, they took out time in their capacity with some women leaders in the state to campaign vigoriously to see their Husbands re-elected. He sees their actions as emulating for upcoming women in politics as they have drawn a clear map for other women to follow.
He appreciated the good people of Orhionmwon for coming out en masse to cast their votes for the incumbent Governor and the People’s Democratic party. He said that in all his years in politics, never saw a democratic process like the one that took place in Edo where the incumbent Governor emerged. He appreciated the independent National Electoral Commission for their neutrality and a transparent electioneering process.
Hon. Hope Enogieru appreciated President Muhammadu Buhari for his Neutral role, senses a sign of Hope in our democracy. He used the opportunity to assure the people of the continued development stride of Governor Godwin Obaseki in Edo state and Orhionmwon precisely.
Hon. Hope Enogieru who showed so much excitement in the good people of Orhionmwon for their show of love for the Governor even when the opponent and candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Pastor Osagie Ize Iyamu is from Orhionmwon, the people stood against him and delivered overwhelmingly for The People’s Democratic Party as a result of trust in the administration of the Governor and believe in continuity. The people believed so much in the Governor and stood by their conscience despite the vote buying by the All Progressives Congress.
Hon. Hope Enogieru encouraged the people to continue standing and defending Democracy as displayed by them in the election, assures of a better Orhionmwon and to fight a good course in attracting more development in Orhionmwon.
He concluded by expressing optimism that the second term administration of the Governor and his deputy, Comrade Philip Shaibu will set a New Dawn in the political, Religious and Economic development of our dear state and the people should remain resolute and continue fighting to elect good leaders.