Politics
RETIRED Maj.- Gen. Charles Airhiavbere, an aspirant for the 2024 Edo governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says the election will be a win-win for the APC if it fields a qualified candidate like him.
Airhiavbere, who is the immediate past Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), said this during the flag off of his campaign on Sunday in Benin
At the event, which had members of the State Working Committee of the party and state assembly in attendance, the aspirant passionately underscored the pivotal role of the right candidate in garnering enthusiastic support from the people.
“In the Edo state 2024 Governorship elections, the APC will thrive with the right candidate, and I have the reach and qualifications to win the elections,” he said
Reflecting on his political history, Airhiavbere stated, “I supported the current governor’s election in 2016, and in 2020, I was part of the seven aspirants who agreed to the consensus that produced Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu.
“It is my turn to try, and I’ve asked to let me be the meat that sets the trap that catches the antelope.”
Airhiavbere, who unveiled his manifesto for Edo future, tagged it “PIE”.
PIE, he noted, was an acronym for Peace, Infra-structural Development and Economic Prosperity.
According to him, the campaign for the ticket of the party revolves around these three foundational pillars and interconnected elements essential for crafting a better society for all.
Explaining the first aspect of his manifesto, he called Peace, the retired army general said, “For anything to happen in any environment – even in our homes – there must be peace.
“Without a peaceful Edo, there will be no food security. You can’t even attract investors to the state and the people cannot have the best life”.
On Infra-structural Development, he said, a robust infrastructure was the backbone of any prosperous state, pledging to prioritise infrastructural development by investing in modern transportation systems, sustainable energy initiatives, and upgraded technology networks.
He said his economic prosperity plan would see to the implementation of policies, which would stimulate job creation, encourage entrepreneurship and support small businesses.
By fostering a conducive environment for innovation and investment, he said, he aimed to boost economic growth and ensure that the benefits are shared equitably among all citizens. (NAN)
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