By Aliu Ozioruva

BENIN CITY – A former Deputy Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon Peter Akpatason representing Akoko-Edo federal constituency has declared his intention to vie for the seat for the fifth term.

Speaking to journalists in the sidelines in Uneme-Nekhua during the coronation reception of the traditional ruler in the community, Akpatason said he has represented the people well and deserved a fifth term.

According to him, “I have tried my best to deliver the dividends of democracy in great strides. I have focused on what the people want through consultation and dialogue with the people.

“And with that,. I think I have delivered sufficient dividenda of democracy in so many aspects to o justify whatever move that I’m making next. “

On the new traditional ruler, he said “My community has been for a. Long time. In the process of ensuring that what is happening today happens and y am so glad that today it is happening and that I had the opportunity of witnessing a big. Part of it.

“I pray that God Almighty will continue to be with him, will endow him with the necessary wisdom and the wherewithal to do his job in a way that will bring peace to our community, bring prosperity to our people, and bring unity and progress.”