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EDO: THE PATH TO WEALTH

- Ehizokhale writes from Benin

In the heart of Edo State, a political wind of change is stirring, and Olumide Akpata stands at the forefront with a promise to restore what the state has been missing. As the Labour Party’s gubernator­ial primaries loom on the horizon, Akpata’s vision takes center STAGE, OffERING A BEACON OF HOPE FOR A state yearning for transforma­tion.

What Edo State has been missing is not just infrastruc­ture or economic developmen­t, it is a comprehens­ive plan that addresses the intricate challenges that have held the state back. Akpata, with his seasoned political acumen and GRASSROOTS CONNECTION­S, IDENTIfiES THIS missing link as a lack of a cohesive vision for progress.

A path to wealth is just what Edo State needs at this pivotal moment in its history. In order to address problems with unemployme­nt, education, healthcare, and infrastruc­ture developmen­t, the state HAS BEEN LACKING A WELL-DEfiNED PLAN. BY OffERING A THOROUGH PLAN THAT REVITALISE­S the state and ushers it into a new era of growth and wealth, Akpata hopes to close these gaps.

Akpata’s blueprint aims to restore the missing elements in Edo State’s trajectory. His comprehens­ive policy framework encompasse­s job creation initiative­s, education reforms, healthcare improvemen­ts, and strategic infrastruc­ture developmen­t. Through this, Akpata envisions a revitalize­d state that not only catches up with its counterpar­ts but sets the pace for sustainabl­e progress.

However, as the Labour Party’s primaries draw near, another missing link comes into focus – the need for transparen­cy. The democratic process within the party must be open, accountabl­e, and free from any shadows of doubt. The party’s members and the electorate at large have a right to witness a fair and just selection process.

The Labour Party needs to start with a clear and transparen­t nomination procedure if Edo State is to make any real progress. The Party needs to make sure that the forthcomin­g primaries demonstrat­e its dedication to democratic ideals. This is about more than just picking a candidate; it’s about demonstrat­ing to the populace that their opinions count.

The need for transparen­cy in the LP primaries is more than just a PROCEDURAL REQUIREMEN­T; IT REflECTS THE principles that the party stands for. As Akpata works to replace the missing link in Edo State’s developmen­t, the path to success must be illuminate­d by the light of transparen­cy.

In the days leading up to the primaries, the spotlight is on Akpata and the Labour Party. Will the missing links be addressed, ushering in a new era for Edo State, or will the shadows of uncertaint­y persist? The future of the state hangs in the balance, and it’s a balance that Akpata, with his vision for Edo’s restoratio­n, is determined to tip towards prosperity, growth, and transparen­cy.

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