The governor-elect, Monday Okpewholo, has been tasked by Clement Igbafe Afekhena, a leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and an advocate for the underprivileged in Iyuku-Uzairue, Etsako-West local government area (LGA) of Edo State, to give the development of neglected communities in Edo State top priority.
The inauguration of Okpebholo as Edo State Governor is scheduled for November 12, 2024.
The young politician-turned-businessman made this claim during a media interview on Monday in Benin City, Edo State, specifically referring to Iyuku-Uzairue Etsako-West LGA.
“I am involved in politics because I love my people and I am convinced that I can be a catalyst for the attraction of the benefits of democracy,” he said.
According to an investigation, this philanthropist, who also serves as the CEO of Saint Clemmy Distribution Company, has constantly provided scholarships, bore holes, and free cars to make commuting easier in his homestead of Iyuku-Uzairue and his hometown of Ikpoba Okha, where he was born.
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“Igbafe’s contributions to Iyuku are unparalleled. In an interview, Anthony Osemobor, a local resident, stated, “This young man is using his personal resources to teach our children scholarships, pay WAEC fees for us, and just last year he donated a bus to be carrying people to town and back free of charge.”
In addition to saying that Clement Igbafe Afekhena motivated his people to vote for the APC in the September 21 Edo guber polls, a number of other responders encouraged Monday Okpewholo’s incoming government to give him a meritorious post.
Additional details about Afekhena’s dedication to philanthropy and its relationship to his political involvement were provided.
According to him, the goal is to carry on his mother’s legacy, affectionately and widely known as Azegbouno.
“It all began with my mother’s kind spirit. The affection for my mother and the obvious lack they were experiencing during her funeral in Iyuku moved me. I have already made up my mind. “I’m dedicated to carrying on her legacy and helping to improve the lives of the people of Iyuku, nay Edo State,” he exclaimed.
An Afenmai APC Women group was later hosted by the Chieftain in his Benin office. The purpose of the visit was to plan for Monday Okpewholo’s administration to give him the honor and inclusion he deserves.
Igbafe welcomed them with open arms and urged them to support Edo North’s female leaders.
