I am incredibly proud of Prof @IdiaIzeIyamu's smart and passionate articulation of the #POISIMPLEAGENDA in her interview on ARISE TV, especially on the specific plans to improve healthcare and empower women, which are unsurprisingly her first constituencies/ @Idiaizeiyamu /as a foremost health professional with decades of experience.

Prof. Idia has been on the road for weeks, interacting with our women and learning first-hand the inhumane treatment they have been subjected to by the present government.

Yesterday, I was honored with another honorary title as the Chief Okhumaivior of the South East Uneme clan in Etsako East LG by the Oliola of Uzanu, HRH Benjamin Ikani, alongside my running mate, Mallam Gani Audu, and our former Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. We were also at the palace of the Onweweko of Okpekpe, HRH Peter Osigbemeh, who offered prayers and blessings.

Yesterday in Ozalla and other agrarian communities in Owan West/East, I listened with great concern as farmers took turns to lament govt neglect and deny claims that they benefited from the CBN N5b loan and other
support funds secured by the Edo state govt/ /to ensure food security and
protect farmers from the economic effects of COVID-19.

Their denial is consistent with the complaints of other farmers across the three senatorial districts of Edo State, some of whom staged a protest in Abuja in July, demanding a probe of the/

Earlier today, I was given an honorary title as the ‘Oyakhire of Ora clan’ by the Okpojenaga of Ora in recognition of my past achievements in government and my commitment to service. The Oyakhire title, meaning the ‘one who has come to wipe our tears’, is both a mark of honor and a powerful message of hope.

We kicked off our ward-to-ward campaign today in my homeplace, Orhiomwon local Council Area, with a visit to the Enogie of Ugo -Niyekorhiomwon, HRH, Ogierhiakhi Ogiugu, who is also the Chairman of Enigie, Orhionmwon. #EdoMustMoveForward #POISIMPLEAGENDA #EdoForAPC #POIGANI I was touched by the massive display of love and support from the people who spoke in very clear terms that the APC will record a 100 percent victory across all the wards in Orhiomwon LG.

The people of Owan West, and indeed the whole of Edo Central, came out in unbelievable numbers to demonstrate their love and support for the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the #POIGANI ticket. #EdoMustMoveForward #POISIMPLEAGENDA #EdoForAPC Previously, I’ve heard some people say “APC will win Edo South and Edo North, but Edo Central, I am not sure.”

However, I am confident that with the number we pulled, organically, in Igueben, Ubiaja, Irrua, and Ekpoma, despite our best attempts to restrict attendance/

We were at the palace of our father, the Ojirua of Irrua, HRH Williams Okuagban Momodu II, and he not only gave his blessings, he endorsed me as the next Governor of Edo State. #POISIMPLEAGENDA #EdoMustMoveForward #EdoForAPC #POIGANI In his words, “I welcome you, my Governor. Your visit here is just to further familiarize yourself with our people as have already been chosen.”

I just had an exciting Zoom meeting with a team from the EU Delegation, American Embassy, British High Commission, Canadian Embassy and some other EU Member States on issues surrounding our campaign and the Sept. 19 election as the candidate of one of the major parties, the APC. Addressing questions from the team, I restated our commitment to an issue-based, non-violent campaign and complete compliance with the regulations of INEC and other relevant health agencies on political campaigns.

A few days in ago in Abuja, I met an industrious young Edo woman operating a growing food franchise with three openings already in Lagos State which, altogether, gainfully employ over a hundred persons. Seeing how expansion into Edo State could provide similar employment opportunities for our youths and deliver an important service to our people, I queried why she hasn’t brought some of the investments home.