Edo: APC Chieftain, Agbomhere Joins Governorship Race

Blessing Agbomhere, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, has declared his desire to run for governor of the state in 2023.

Remember that the state’s gubernatorial election was set for September 21, 2024 by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Since then, a few members of each of the state’s major political parties have announced their plans to run for office.

Agbomhere, the APC’s current South-South Zonal Organizing Secretary, declared his intention to run for office months in advance yesterday.

In a statement issued on Friday by the Agbomhere Campaign Office, the politician vowed to address poverty and unemployment rates in the state if elected to govern Edo State.

Agbomhere declared his ambition yesterday in Fugar, Ward 1, Etsako Central Local Government Area of the state.

Agbomhere clarified that his intention to run in the election was driven by his desire to improve the conditions of the state’s citizens and elevate the state to a commendable position.

Furthermore, he emphasized that his dedication to serving the people of the state stems from a sincere affection and a strong determination to propel the state towards a remarkable level of economic prosperity.

“In Fugar, Ward 1, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State, Agbomhere declared his intention to run for governor where he vowed to eliminate the massive poverty and unemployment in the state if he eventually obtains the ticket of his party, the All Progressives Congress and emerges governor.

“He said his commitment to serve the people of the state is borne out of genuine love and hunger to move the state from its current state of hopelessness and deprivation to an enviable height in economic prosperity.