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Okpehbolo Translates Tinubu’s Footsteps In Edo, Says Tenebe
By Ikhili Ebalu, Benin City
The Acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Edo State chapter, Jarrett Tenebe has stated that President Bola Tinubu who has repositioned the APC as the new sheriff in town, same leadership style has been emulated by the Executive Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo with his unprecedented developmental strides recorded under one year in office.
Emperor Janett Tenebe , the acting state chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APC, stated this while receiving Hon. Kaycee Osanmwonyi, member representing Uhunmwonde Constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly to APC , you noting that this has caused opposition political parties to face into political oblivion.
The Edo APC Acting Chairman expressed his sincere appreciation that some members of the PDP have begun to reflect on the need to collaborate with Governor Okpebholo in delivering Edo State of our dreams through the Renewed Hope agenda.
In line with the provisions of Section 68 Subsection l (g) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), which states: “Being a person whose election to the House was sponsored by a political party, he becomes a member of another political party before the expiration of the period for which that House was elected; Provided that his membership of the latter political party is as a result of a division in the political party of which he was previously a member or of a merger of two or more political parties or factions by one of which he was previously sponsored;”
According to him, Today, we are pleased to receive into our fold a respected and courageous member of the Edo State House of Assembly Hon. Kaycee Osamwonyi who has activated this constitutional provision to join the APC. His decision reflects his commitment to contributing meaningfully to the betterment of Edo State.
Adding that, “The decision by Hon. Kaycee Osamwonyi to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC was informed by the irreconcilable crisis and internal quagmire that have plagued his former party-conditions which have made the realization of their political goals impossible.
Stating that, In line with the provisions of Section 68 Subsection l (g) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), which states: “Being a person whose election to the House was sponsored by a political party, he becomes a member of another political party before the expiration of the period for which that House was elected; Provided that his membership of the latter political party is as a result of a division in the political party of which he was previously a member or of a merger of two or more political parties or factions by one of which he was previously sponsored;”
“Today, we are pleased to receive into our fold a respected and courageous member of the Edo State House of Assembly Hon. Kaycee Osamwonyi who has activated this constitutional provision to join the APC. His decision reflects his commitment to contributing meaningfully to the betterment of Edo State.
“As we welcome him into our great party, let us remind ourselves of the need to promote unity, collaboration, and unwavering support for the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President an agenda which we are determined to nurture here in Edo.
He reaffirmed that the party remains committed to supporting Governor Monday Okpebholo in the full implementation of his five-point agenda and campaign promises.
“As our Governor has always said, the doors of the APC are wide open to all well-meaning Edo sons and daughters who wish to key into this transformative movement.”
The Acting Chairman of Edo APC, Jerrett Tenebe along with members of the State Exco thereafter received Hon. Kaycee Osamwonyi to APC family with the handed over the party’s symbol to him.
In his response, Hon. Kaycee Osamwonyi who said that he started his political career in APC said, “My decision to join the party today is as a result of the division in my former party in PDP from the national level to the state level.
“And most importantly during my campaign, I made a strong promise to the good people of my constituency that the interest of my people will come first before my interest. And my coming here today is the decision of the majority of the good people of my constituency.
He further stated that, We are in democracy and democracy is about majority. I’m here today as a result of the decision of the majority of critical stakeholders and the people of Uhumwonde Constituency.”he concluded.