- Okpebholo promised to boost the state economic development
- He also pledged to bring democratic dividends to Edo people
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo has promised to give interest-free loans to traders if elected.
The governorship election in the state has been scheduled for September 21.
Okpebholo remarked on Thursday at Cook Road, Benin City while on campaign to traders of New Building Materials Sellers Association as part of his ward-to-ward campaign.
He also promised to help the traders build the association’s secretariat on the plot of land donated to them by Oba Erediauwa II.
He said, “Traders are very important in the development of the economy because of the kind of businesses they do.
“Any money invested on traders’ will is not lost. So I will fulfill my promise of giving interest-free loans immediately when I become the governor. I am coming to work for Edo people and not to mismanage their funds. Vote APC on September 21 and you will benefit from the programme we have lined up for the residents of the state,” he pleaded.
Earlier, the Director General of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Campaign Council, Matthew Urhoghide told the traders that he brought Okpebholo to talk to them on what he wants to do and also hear their demands.
He noted that the APC candidate would do all that he has promised, stating that Okpebholo aspires to become the governor to better the lots of the citizens.
Earlier, the President of the association, Nonso Ibeh, said Senator Urhoghide has been close to his association, stating that he came to them twice for his election and he won, assuring that the outcome of today’s visit would not be different.
Nonso added, “We pray that when you are elected you will help us to build our secretariat which we have been given a parcel of land by the late Oba of Benin, Oba Erediauwa 11.
Also, speaking to people in Idumu Ewase Community in Isihuhe Street, off Mission Road, Benin, Okpebholo urged the residents not to vote for PDP as Asue Ighodalo would behave like his godfather, Governor Obaseki.
He added, “Vote for APC on September 21 and I will make sure I deliver dividends of democracy,” he assured.