Grassroot, Issue-Based Campaign: Etsakos Jubilant As Akpata Unveils People-Centric Agenda (Video)

Grassroot, Issue-Based Campaign: Etsakos Jubilant As Akpata Unveils People-Centric Agenda (Video)

Written By Oshiobugie John

The atmosphere in Edo North is electric as the leading gubernatorial candidate in the fast-approaching Edo election, Olumide Osaigbovo Akpata, alongside his running mate Yusuf Kadiri and their seasoned campaign team, tour the region. They are passionately sharing the Labour Party’s vision with residents of villages, communities, and local governments.

What sets Akpata’s campaign tour apart is not only that he is the first candidate to embark on such a comprehensive grassroots and issue-based tour, but also his genuine focus on addressing the real problems facing the common people in the region.

Among the numerous clips circulating online, one standout moment is Akpata’s visit to the Royal Palace of Okuophellagbe of Okphella Kingdom. There, he boldly declared his imminent victory in the forthcoming Edo election and pledged to care for all Edolites.

“The problem wey we see for government today is that the people are nor longer taken care of nobody is interested in the people, we are interested in the people, with God on our side we are going to Osadebe Avenue with your support”, He boldly stated.

Another clip that has resonated with Nigerian social media users captures Akpata’s interaction with residents at Ukhomunyo Town Hall, Afokphella. He reiterated his plans to boost healthcare and education across the state.

“I nor go just siddon Benin say come and vote for me, when I never reach Okphella, them say I nor go come Okphella, i say una never see anything yet, anywhere the people de na there we de o, to know whether country good nor hard now, nor be healthcare? Labour Party go put one primary healthcare centre per ward.”

“We suppose get country where our children fit go school, now our school be like where dem de put chicken, if teacher de dem nor dey pay am well, we go make sure say our Education e dey work.”