Politics
Edo Gubernatorial Primaries: I want your Unified Vote, Umakhihe Appeal to Delegates
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The frontline aspirant of the All Progressive Congress(APC), for the September governorship election in Edo State Dr. Ernest Umakhihe has appealed to the sons and daughters of the Orhionmwon (Abudu), Ikpoba Okha (Idogbo), Oredo (Benin) communities to nominate him to be the flag bearer of the APC at the forthcoming primaries.
Umakhihe disclosed this when he embarked on a campaign train visit to Orhionmwon (Abudu), Ikpoba Okha (Idogbo), Oredo (Benin) senatorial districts.
Dr Umakhihe said that, he joined the gubernatorial race because he had the capacity to transform the state.
In his address, he said: “My elders, my sisters, my brothers, and my friends, today I have come to meet you people to nominate me for the governor of this state.
So that I can go into primaries and win as a united front, I want you people to nominate me to bear the APC flags and contest in the governorship election.”
He, however, noted that some of the communities have oil wells, and he was ready to use the funds to develop the community alongside the government allocations.
Speaking on security, Umakhihe said that he is an expert in security strategy and has the blueprint for resolving the challenges.
“I know there is a security challenge here, and I have the blueprint to resolve it, and we will involve the traditional system in intelligence so that everybody can sleep with two eyes closed.”
Politics
Gov Monday Okpebholo Approves Establishment Of Edo State Lottery Regulatory Commission
Joel Ajayi
The Edo State Government wishes to inform the general public that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, has approved the establishment of the Edo State Lottery Regulatory Commission.
In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government Umar Musa Ikhilor states that, the Commission is conceived as the central regulatory body for all lottery, gaming, and related activities within the State. Its primary objectives are to: Provide a legal and institutional framework for regulating lottery and gaming operations in Edo State.
Ensure transparency, accountability, and integrity in the conduct of lottery activities. Safeguard the interests of participants and the general public by enforcing fair play and responsible gaming standards. Generate revenue for the State through well-structured licensing and regulation of gaming operators.
In furtherance of this, His Excellency has approved the appointment of the following individuals to pioneer the affairs of the Commission: Rt. Hon. Frank Okiye – Chairman, Dandy Imoukhuede Oserei- Member, Elvis Uadiale – Member, Ndidi Aghimien – Member and Hon. Habibat Yakubu – Secretary
The names of the above-nominated individuals will be forwarded to the Edo State House of Assembly for consideration and confirmation.
This initiative reflects the Government’s commitment to creating a well-regulated gaming industry that protects consumers, enhances investor confidence, and contributes to the socio-economic development of Edo State.
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