Oshiomhole made the call at the official campaign flag-off of APC in the district. He said Okpebholo is the man that will transform the fortune of Esan land and bring joy to the people.
According to him, with Okpebholo at the Senate, the people of Edo Central will have a senator they will call their own.
“Akpakomiza will spread great happiness in Esan land when you elect him as your senator. He has toiled. He knows how to survive in Nigeria. He believes in the people. With him at the Senate, you will have a man you can be proud to call your senator. He is humble, resourceful, industrious and committed,” he said.
Speaking at the rally, Okpebholo said he would use his senatorial position to provide light in the Esan land and take job creation seriously.
He declared that he possessed a strong capacity to addresses issues confronting the senatorial district due to his thorough understanding of the problems, adding his representation would deliver a thriving and sustainable local economy in Esan land through robust legislation
He said: “I am convinced that I embody the ‘fresh breath,’ new ideas and ideals that will drive Esan land forward and progressively. I’m equipped with the requisite capacity to provide qualitative representation through a robust and people-centred bills and motions.”
