A legal luminary and chieftain of the Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC), Barrister Felix Isere, has offered advice to the electorate ahead of the September 21 governorship election, stating, “It’s better to have a governor like Senator Monday Okpebholo who does not speak Queen’s English but understands the problems of the people and is willing to tackle them without too much talk.”
In a statement shared with reporters in Benin City, the United Kingdom-based legal practitioner said, “The next governor of Edo State will not be determined based on who speaks the best English because Obaseki’s Queen’s English didn’t make Edo better for the last seven.
“The next governor, in my view, will be determined based on someone who has empathy and understands the Edo people and our challenges. Someone who is humble and has the strong will to get things done without undue political grandstanding.
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“The people of Edo State are looking for a leader who truly understands their needs and is committed to improving their lives. They want someone who is not just a smooth talker but someone who has a track record of taking action and making positive changes in their community.
“It’s time for a leader who is focused on delivering results and creating real opportunities for the people of Edo State. The next governor must be willing to roll up their sleeves and work tirelessly to address the pressing issues facing the state, such as healthcare, education, infrastructure, and job creation.
“Ultimately, the next governor of Edo State will be chosen based on their ability to connect with the people, understand their struggles, and work towards a brighter future for all. It’s not about eloquent speeches but about genuine care and determination to make a difference.
“I was thrilled at the way the candidate of the APC, Senator Monday Okpebholo, otherwise known as Akpakomiza, stormed the Presidential villa with some leaders of APC to demand the immediate fixing of the Benin-Ekpoma-Auchi road and he got the approval the same day, and money was released for it immediately. You don’t need to know how to use Queen English to be an action leader who knows what his people need and how to get it.
“Going by the experience with Obaseki as a governor, it is better to have a governor like Monday Okpebholo who does not speak Queen’s English but understands the problems of the Edo people and is willing to tackle them without too much talk.”