One of many aspirants who claimed victory within the All Progressives Congress primaries, Anamero Dekeri, stated he has accepted the nomination because the occasion's candidate within the September 21 elections.
In his acceptance speech on Sunday, he counseled stakeholders and urged different candidates to hitch palms to enhance the fortunes of the occasion and win the governorship election.
He stated: “On February 17, 2024, members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State got here out to vote for a candidate of their option to hoist the occasion's flag within the upcoming Edo State governorship election.
“Of their knowledge, they selected me, Anamero Dekeri, as their most well-liked candidate. With all humility and an incredible sense of duty, I settle for this selection, which I imagine is a mirrored image of God's selection. From the underside of my coronary heart, I specific my profound gratitude to the members of our nice occasion in Edo State for reposing this immense belief in me, which I don’t take with no consideration.
“I have to additionally thank crucial stakeholders, particularly the State and Nationwide Working Committees, for insisting on full compliance with the election tips as laid down within the timetable. I might additionally like to precise appreciation to the election referee, the Impartial Nationwide Electoral Fee, for guaranteeing transparency within the conduct of the elections.
He additional acknowledged the efforts of his marketing campaign group for his or her resilience and dedication to the noble course. He then urged them to rededicate themselves to the subsequent section of the method.
Whereas addressing his fellow candidates, he famous that their participation helped deepen democracy in APC. 'You fought bravely and with ardour. We might have disagreed in the course of the campaigns, which is uncommon in any competitors, however our members made a selection,” he famous.
“There isn’t a victor and there’s no vanquished. It’s APC that received. Democracy is the winner. “I due to this fact invite you to hitch palms and allow us to work shoulder to shoulder, with nice power and dedication, and take away the non permanent occupant at Osadebe Avenue – the PDP, in September 2024,” he added.
He referred to as on the APC in Edo State to “gird their loins” and be part of forces for marketing campaign efforts to type the subsequent authorities within the state.
“Our authorities can be a authorities that can look after you and your kids and alleviate your struggling,” he famous.
“Let me ship this message to the Peoples Democratic Occasion, the non permanent occupant of Dennis Osadebey Avenue, to begin packing their baggage. Your time is up,” he added.
