There is yet another call by stakeholders of Olamaboro/Omala/Ankpa Federal Constituency to persuade Comr. Onuh Edoka, Kogi State Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress to join the race for the 2023 House of Representatives Election.
Making the call amongst the earlier calls by other groups, is the United We Move Movement of Olamaboro Omala Ankpa Federal Constituency, appealed to the State number one Labour Leader to throw in his hat into the ring to represent the people of Ankpa Federal Constituency in 2023.
The group in a statement issued to Newsmen says it is drumming support for Comr. Onuh Edoka following his qualities, personality, achievements and other good gestures needed by a worthy representative, also pleaded with Comr. Edoka to accept the calls to run.
The group described Comr. Edoka as a bridge, says he would better serve the people as a rally point in the constituency’s quest to have a people oriented representation, says his disposition to carry every shade of opinion along is what stands him out.
The group explained that for the purpose of having a loud voice in the National Assembly and one that would not be silent, but to help with enacting laws that would be beneficial to the people of Ankpa Federal Constituency, is what is informing the calls for the labour Leader to accept the call.
The group disclosed that it has after all options considered and not wanting to be in the disadvantage again, zeroed in on Comr. Edoka as the most preferred candidate for the federal Constituency in 2023.
The group further maintained that with the seriousness and neglect the people of Ankpa Federal Constituency have had to face owing to representation in the past, it is begging Comr. Edoka to accept the defeaning calls to represent the people.
According to the statement, past representation has not met the yearning and aspirations of the people of the federal Constituency, however expressed confidence in the ability of Comr. Edoka to offer that needed voice for a people desiring quality representation.
The members of the group who are drawn from the three Local Government areas of the federal Constituency, in the statement signed by the Coordinator, Usman Bello Idajili, and Secretary, Prof. Thankgod Okpe Linus, said the group has commenced mobilization and sensitization visits across the federal Constituency drumming support for Comr. Edoka and urging him to accept the offer to run.
“Very soon, our group will enlist the support of leaders of thought from the Federal Constituency, irrespective of party affiliation to drive home our points. We are aware of the neglect, Infrastructural decay, economic worries and other issues confronting our people, we however advocate that we must begin serious plans for the years ahead.
“ While we appeal to Comr. Edoka to please accept the clarion calls for a better future for Ankpa Federal Constituency to run in 2023; his candidature would be far more appealing to the youths, women, discerning elders and various sectors of the population critical to in making the choice of a quality representation.
Expressing what they described as ‘sincere concerns’ over various challenges facing the people including rising insecurity, unemployment and other economic issues, the group, urged the people of the federal Constituency to intensify there calls for Comr. Edoka to accept the offer to run in 2023, described him as having all it takes to deliver the desired needs of the people.