Ex-Gen calls for strengthening of Edo APC Ahead of 2024 Governorship Polls, Donates N10m For Rebuilding of Secretariat
By Osazuwa IMAFIDON, Benin City
All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Gen. Charles Airhavbere, has stated that there is urgent need to strengthen the party and present a formidable front in 2024 election.
Airhavbere, who stated while declaring his intention to run for the governorship at the APC Secretariat, said APC after wrestling power from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) next year, should have a 16 year plan to rule the state, adding that the party needed to move to a befitting secretariat also donated N10 million to the course.
He said, "We need to strengthen Edo APC to win election in the next 16 years. I believe as we move towards next year's election, we expect President Bola Tinubu to come to the state and I am putting down N10million to start the process of building a new Secretariat.
We must also do the same at the local and ward level to take APC to the higher level."
“I have the experience to govern the state having retired from the Nigeria Army and made contacts all over the world through years of traveling.
He also said that the party needs to present his best candidate for the election.
Edo APC should be the heartbeat of the APC at the national level, we don't have governorship so no need to Zone.
We have to present the best candidate and I present myself as the right man for the job.
I believe that with my experience and connection due to travels, I will be the best man for the job.
I believe it is my turn to become the governor having supported others in the past.
Let me be used as the meat to attract the antelope," he added.
