By Ozioruva Aliu

BENIN CITY -AHEAD of Thursday’s National Assembly primary election of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), the Minority Leader, Edo State House of Assembly and Hon Charity Aiguobaruekhian, has said he aligned with the party because the platform represents consistency and loyalty in politics.
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‎Aiguobaruekhian stated this during his consultation visits to leaders of the party, where he formally informed them of his intention to contest the Ovia Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives during the 2027 general elections.
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‎The member currently representing Ovia North East I and former member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said he was overwhelmed by level of support he received which he said was a reflection of the confidence the people had in his leadership.
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He said ‎“I embraced the NDC because it is a symbol of consistency and loyalty. The platform has continued to stand for values that place the interest of the people above personal ambition..
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‎”Since I got into office, I have remained committed to programmes and policies that directly impacted the lives of my people rather than pursuing selfish interests.” He said
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‎He added that his achievements in office, including bursary schemes for students, provision of electricity and infrastructural interventions, had strengthened his relationship with constituents.
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‎The lawmaker expressed confidence that his record and closeness to the people would work in his favour in the 2027 elections, stressing that residents of Ovia Federal Constituency were eager to attract more democratic dividends to the area.
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‎He also commended the founder of the NDC platform and former governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson, for sustaining the ideals upon which the party was established.