By Ozioruva Aliu

BENIN CITY – THE Deputy Governor of Edo State, Hon Dennis Idahosa said the All Progressives Congress (APC) was campaigning in all the nooks and cranny of the state to ensure victory for the party in the coming July 11 local government election.

He stated this while speaking to journalists on Tuesday at the first phase of the campaigns where he said the party would leave nothing to chance to ensure victory for the party.

He declared that the party would take its local government election campaign to every part of Ovia South West Local Government Area, expressing confidence that the party would emerge victorious in the council poll.

He said “We are going to campaign in the nooks and crannies of Ovia South West to ensure that the APC wins the day,” he declared.

The APC officially flagged off its local government campaign with rallies across the council, beginning with visits to Udo Ward, Iguobazuwa East Ward, and Iguobazuwa West Ward, where party leaders were received by enthusiastic supporters.

Describing the turnout as encouraging, Idahosa said the massive attendance reflected growing confidence in the APC and its candidates.

“We started campaigns today. First was at Udo Ward, then Iguobazuwa East and Iguobazuwa West Wards. We visited those three wards and the turnout was amazing. This election will be keenly contested, but we are very sure the APC will win,” he said.

He disclosed that Ovia South West has 10 wards, adding that the party plans to tour the remaining seven before commencing unit-level campaigns.

Idahosa also described the emergence of the APC chairmanship candidate, Mr. Anthony Osarobo, as the beginning of a new political era for the council, urging residents to support the youthful aspirant with their votes.

Also speaking, Osarobo expressed satisfaction with the reception the campaign received from residents.

“The turnout is high. It shows they believe in us and Edo State,” he said.

During the rallies, the APC formally presented Osarobo and his running mate, Mr. Isaac Bakare, to supporters, while councillorship candidates from the various wards were also introduced and given the opportunity to engage directly with voters.